Try any goddam thing you like, no matter how boringly normal or outrageous. If it works, fine. If it doesn't, toss it. Toss it even if you love it.
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Las personas con un alto nivel de tolerancia al aburrimiento tienen tiempo de sobra para pensar.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Boredom can foster deep thinking and creativity in those who can tolerate it.
This quote by Stephen King suggests that individuals who are tolerant of boredom often have the opportunity to engage in reflective thinking. Rather than seeking constant stimulation, these individuals are able to process thoughts, come up with new ideas, and explore their imagination when faced with a lack of external distractions.
Themes
BoredomThinkingCreativityToleranceReflection
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about the importance of creativity and deep thinking.
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