Let’s say we create a sketch. It’s really exciting, and then we think, “OK, this is going to make a great oil painting.” And now we spend months working on the painting. Many people find it hard, after putting months into a painting, to look back and say, “You know what? That first five-minute sketch is actually better than the painting. That’s the
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Making great art may not always require great effort, but without it, you’ll never know. If inspiration calls, we ride the lightning until the energy is exhausted. The ride may not last long. But we are grateful for the opportunity. If inspiration does not come to lead the way, we show up anyway.
Rick Rubin • The Creative Act: A Way of Being
Spontaneity exists at the intersection of improvisation and preparation.
Michael Port • The Referable Speaker: Your Guide to Building a Sustainable Speaking Career—No Fame Required
Creativity is not efficient . What is efficient is enjoying your creative process.
Creativity vs Efficiency 🎨 ✨ 📥
when we’re drawn to someone else’s creative work, it’s not so much the output that attracts us as it is the energy behind it — the confidence, emotion, and authenticity that propelled it.