# Stop Searching for Originality… How Copying landed me at ESPN

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Podcast: [The Genius Of Design](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-genius-of-design-7710439)
Published: 2026-02-26T13:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Creatives should stop waiting for original ideas and instead focus on copying and iterating on existing works to develop deep skills. Mastery comes from deliberate practice, which includes focused attention, clear standards, immediate feedback, and pushing comfort zones. By copying the work of masters, they can discover their unique voice and create original work through the process of iteration.

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