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“Make your skin as thick as you are able to, for your career. Keep it as thin as you can tolerate, for your art.” quote by Robin Black
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““Make your skin as thick as you are able to, for your career. Keep it as thin as you can tolerate, for your art.””

Robin Black

About This Quote

Source Interview: Podcast “The Creative Mind”, 2019, Robin Black

Balance resilience in career with vulnerability in art to sustain both success and authenticity.

In simple terms: Be tough at work, stay sensitive in art.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate dual resilience.

Themes

career art balance

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • entrepreneurship
  • artistic projects
  • team leadership

Key Concepts

psychology creative expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • How thick should your professional shield be?
  • When does artistic sensitivity become a liability?
A Different Perspective

Too much thickness can stifle creativity; too much thinness can cause burnout.

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