I never said the camera was truth. It is, however, a more accurate and more objective way of seeing.
Chuck CloseRead
I'm not by nature a terribly intuitive person; I need to build a situation in which I will behave more intuitively, and that has really changed the life of my work - I found a way to trick myself into being intuitive.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Intuition can be developed through conscious effort and practice.
In this quote, Chuck Close shares his revelation that intuition is not an inherent trait for him; rather, it is something he has to cultivate. By creating environments or frameworks that encourage intuitive thinking, he has transformed his creative process and improved his work life. This highlights the idea that intuition can be nurtured and is not merely a spontaneous reaction.
Themes
IntuitionCreativityWorkSelf-ImprovementProcess
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about creativity and innovation.
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