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Every once in a while Reactor passes on something of mine. This would be the latest example.

Inspirationally Deficient Characters: characters from Hugo-nominated novels who preservered despite significant physical challenges.

Award season is on us once more, and with it a looming need to manage one’s susceptibility to praise. Praise can be intoxicating (and lead to hubris); it can be overwhelming (and lead to anxiety and imposter syndrome). Creatives who find themselves faced with praise may have little preparation for this intoxicating draught. How are you to deal with the possibly horrific consequences of egoboo?

Here are … can you guess the number… five effective methods creatives can use to manage praise.

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