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Always trying Quote by Miranda July

“I like embracing kind of normal forms but am always trying to approach them as if no one's ever done that before. As if I'm literally the first person to ever write a book.” quote by Miranda July
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“I like embracing kind of normal forms but am always trying to approach them as if no one's ever done that before. As if I'm literally the first person to ever write a book.”

Miranda July

About This Quote

A desire to treat familiar structures with fresh curiosity, as if each encounter were a novel creation.

In simple terms: Reinventing the familiar.

Key Takeaway

Approach conventions as if new.

Themes

creativity originality humility innovation playfulness

Mood

wonder excitement humor

Type

aphor personal insight

When to use this quote

  • writing a book
  • designing a product
  • teaching a class
  • solving a problem
  • creating art

Key Concepts

reframing novelty self-awareness

Practical Applications

  • creative writing
  • design thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does treating the known as new affect your work?
  • What risks arise from ignoring prior knowledge?
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