2026-01-09 09:29:49

When there is ample time for creation, it becomes just a chore. But when daily work only leaves you with sporadic moments to create, that feeling is truly happiness.

This paradox is especially real in the Web3 creative community. Those who work full-time on NFT art and creative output often say they have lost their original passion. Meanwhile, those busy during the day and only able to create in their spare time shine brightly with every stroke.

Scarcity creates desire. Pressure sparks inspiration. Perhaps true art requires not abundant time, but a hunger for time.

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AirdropNinja

· 01-11 07:56

I directly recognize the expertise; the full-time creators generally feel powerless, while those squeezing in time produce more energetic work.

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BlockBargainHunter

· 01-09 11:50

I've seen too many examples in this circle of full-time creators giving up later, and it's really like that. Things created in fragmented time just have that flavor, maybe because it's precious. To be honest, you still need a bit of hunger; too much freedom can actually ruin people. I used to be like that—having time but not knowing what to do, whereas when projects are tight, my mind is the most active. This logic is especially obvious in Web3—full-time NFT creators are actually less passionate than hobbyists.

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ContractExplorer

· 01-09 09:59

Honestly, I've also gained some insights from full-time creation over the past two years. Having more time actually leads to procrastination outbreaks. NFT artists who can't sell their work eventually start reflecting on their lives. It's those things that are driven out by deadlines that truly have soul. This also explains why those part-time Web3 people eventually become big shots. Genius emerges during times of famine—that's an old saying. Having freedom of time doesn't necessarily mean true freedom? Clever.

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GateUser-e19e9c10

· 01-09 09:36

This really hit me... I'm the kind of person who feels less inspired when creating full-time, and now I actually miss the days when I was working a regular job and secretly drawing.

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ShibaMillionairen't

· 01-09 09:35

When working full-time on creativity, I actually feel quite Zen; it's during the rush to create that I am in the best state. This thing in the NFT circle is indeed a bit ironic—more time often means more water (less quality). Honestly, it's still about hunger; without a deadline, it's easy to slack off. The creative desire of office workers is really hard to suppress, haha. This hits the mark—scarcity truly is the best catalyst. I'm exactly like that; I can only truly come alive after work. Having plenty of time actually becomes a breeding ground for procrastination, really. An interesting contradiction—limitations actually give more space for creativity.

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