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The speaker is saying that writing often involves cutting a lot of material, and accepting that can make the process feel calmer. The quote suggests that deleting drafts is a normal and useful part of writing rather than a failure.
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About Brad Feld
American entrepreneur, author, blogger, and venture capitalist
Brad Feld is an American entrepreneur, author, blogger, and venture capitalist based in Boulder, Colorado. He is known for his work at Foundry Group, which he started with Seth Levine, Ryan McIntyre, and Jason Mendelson. He is active as an entrepreneur, writer, and investor, and his profile is closely tied to Foundry Group in Boulder. His public writing and commentary reflect that mix of business building, investing, and ideas from the startup world.
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