These Are 23 Great Rules To Be A Productive Creative
Even 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.
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Turns out, great writing is simple—if you do these 6 things every day:
1. Take long walks For each of these legends, daily walks were the staple of their creative process. • Thinking • Listening • Outlining • Observing 95% of their writing happened during long walks. By the time they sat down to type, they knew exactly what to say.
2. Capture
... See moreCreativity arises from making new connections—contemplate unexpected things together. Don’t wait for moments of inspiration to strike. Creativity is a muscle; exercise it. There’s a logic to creativity: find what works for you, break it down, and you have a process that can serve you forever. Unstructured freedom is the enemy of true creative
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