Artistry
Knowledge work rarely follows linear patterns. Our most valuable contributions often come from reflection, seemingly "unproductive" conversations, exploration of dead ends, and invisible mental processing.
Katie Parrott • AI Phobia Is Just Fear That ‘Easier’ Equals ‘Cheating’
... See moreCreativity is about connection—you must be connected to others in order to be inspired and share your own work—but it is also about disconnection. You must retreat from the world long enough to think, practice your art, and bring forth something worth sharing with others. You must play a little hide-and-seek in order to produce something worth bein
Creators are thinking about AI the wrong way.
Most creators are attracted to AI because they can use it to emulate the work of creators who have more resources.
Finally – an equalizer!
When that becomes true, when you CAN emulate the work of bigger creators, those creators will just adapt.
They will innovate and create content that once again c... See more
for creative information, what you need is tools that encourage connections, facilitate serendipity, and support non-linear thinking.
Sari Azout • The End of Productivity
Justin Welsh discussed how "educated ignorance" could be an asset for innovation. He argued that expertise can sometimes lead to paralysis, while a lack of knowledge can foster creativity and simple solutions.
Cora Computer
For most people, creativity is a serious business. They forget the telling phrase “the play of ideas” and think that they need to knuckle down and work more. Often, the reverse is true. They need to play. —JULIA CAMERON
Alisa Vitti • In the FLO
Creativity 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 achie
... See morePolina Marinova Pompliano • Hidden Genius
Recall
- Stopping at an "interesting place": Hemingway advised to stop "when you’re still going good and you come to an interesting place and you know what’s going to happen next." This creates a "self-made cliffhanger," similar to a TV show that makes you want to return to see what happens next.
- Easing the return to work: By stopping when the next steps a