# A Philosophy

By [AJ](https://paragraph.com/@aj-2) · 2025-04-20

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Be the first creator to follow these rules and see what happens:

1.  **Find customers, not followers.**
    
2.  **Make art that’s functional.**
    
3.  **Be a platform for others.**
    

Make your work rooted in service.

Think. “I’m not here to be the star. I’m here to build the stage.”

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*Originally published on [AJ](https://paragraph.com/@aj-2/a-philosophy)*