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How to Be Motivated Every Day: Lessons Learned From Twyla Tharp
I used to write about "creative productivity" - until, slowly, I realized that trying to be "productive" while making creative work is like trying to train a wild, mysterious jungle cat. it is not a dog. it will not obey you. the cat will do whatever it wants - when it wants. however, even wild animals have rhythms, routines, and safe spaces.
... See moreEven creative work needs scheduling. The greatest writers and artists didn’t wait for inspiration. They kept a strict daily schedule for creating their art. A routine triggers inspiration because your mind and body learn that ideas emerge at that time. The world’s greatest achievements were squeezed into existence by deadlines.
Derek Sivers • How to Live: 27 conflicting answers and one weird conclusion
i keep thinking about these rituals of famous creative women, from @Moonkissed Edit ★
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