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“For me, once I've worked on something and it's finished, it's like an ex-boyfriend: you don't go back to them.” quote by Michelle Ryan
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“For me, once I've worked on something and it's finished, it's like an ex-boyfriend: you don't go back to them.”

Michelle Ryan

About This Quote

Source Podcast: Creative Process, 2020

Finished projects are like ex‑boyfriends—no revisiting.

In simple terms: Don’t return to completed work.

Key Takeaway

Move on after completion.

Themes

creativity completion attachment

Mood

reflective motivational

Type

psychological creative

When to use this quote

  • project management
  • portfolio development

Key Concepts

psychology of closure creative cycles

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why cling to past projects?
  • How to let go effectively?
A Different Perspective

Nostalgia can hinder new work.

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