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  "note": "I've been writing on the internet in various forms for two decades and I have enjoyed the process and the outcomes. Hopefully a few of you have enjoyed it to. I love this call to action specifically about writing, but in general creating. **Taking time to create is important.**\n\n> Before proceeding further, I must make one thing clear. While I personally prefer writing, the message here is to create stuff.\n> \n> Create art, design album covers, shoot vlogs, record podcasts, write code. The focus is on creation, and becoming a creator in a world where most people are only consuming.\n\nYes. Spending time creating is good for your brain, good for your network, and good for your community. \n\n> The only way to become a valuable node is by pushing/publishing/releasing value into the web. But like an ocean, a drop won’t be noticed by anybody. You need a pond where you can make a splash.\n\nThis is a great reason to create a home and start playing. A blog or newsletter is an amazing place to start. ",
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