Creating
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Creating
But the truth is that ideas are something that you grow. You plant an idea seed and then you nourish it, and then some parts kind of wither and die off, but then a tree suddenly starts to grow in this random place.
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Artists: Do not kid yourself into pursuing the “new.” There is no “new.” All art comes from other art and many other sources. Make art in your own voice. Tell your own story.
Jerry Saltzx.comA question worth asking:
When there is so much on the web, it is easy to fall prey to the impression that this has been done before when you come up with an idea. When this happens, ask: ‘What is my take on this?’
When there is so much on the web, it is easy to fall prey to the impression that this has been done before when you come up with an idea. When this happens, ask: ‘What is my take on this?’
Everything that you see in the world—whether it's a tool or a story—first existed as a seed in someone's mind. And I think that people often assume that ideas are something that you get, like a diamond, or something like that. But the truth is that ideas are something that you grow. You plant an idea seed and then you nourish it, and then some... See more
Maria Tangarova • Sari Azout | Substack
- Capture the ideas and insights that spark your interest. A sticky note, a voice memo, or an app like Notion—whatever works.
- Organize them so you can find them later. Categories, tags, or even a simple “Projects” list will do.
- Distill your notes into their essential meaning. Ask: What’s the big takeaway here?
- Express your ideas by using them in
Jenn • How to Build a Personal Knowledge System That Fuels Your Creativity
All the world’s a stage,
And all the men and women merely players;
They have their exits and their entrances,
And one man in his time plays many parts…
William Shakespeare * ‘As You Like It’
“When you’re being creative there is no such thing as a mistake.”
John Cleese * Creativity: A Short and Cheerful Guide