The Creative Mind
the inner workings and challenges of life as a creative
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The Creative Mind
i think too many people are assuming that they can turn on a "artist" switch after years of making money doing something. probably most confusing while working broadly in the creator world
don't underestimate how much the game you are playing changes who you are
Paul Millerdtwitter.comBecause Hemingway left his work at an interesting moment, it became easier to return to his typewriter the next day. Think of it like a TV show cliffhanger. If you are interested in the story, you’re more likely to return to the show next season. Hemingway essentially incorporated self-made cliffhangers into his productivity schedule to maintain... See more
Kevin Dickinson • Tap Into the “Hemingway Effect” to Finish What You Start
incredible advice on productivity - leave your work at an interesting place
“Recognizing that people's reactions don't belong to you is the only sane way to create. If people enjoy what you've created, terrific. If people ignore what you've created, too bad. If people misunderstand what you've created, don't sweat it. And what if people absolutely hate what you've created? What if people attack you with savage vitriol, and
... See moreGeoff McFetridge: Drawing a Life - AppleTV
tv.apple.comidolizing email lists and follower counts is a form of blasphemy against your craft
The truth is that one day you hate yourself, and the next day you can’t wait to use your gifts
-Adam Jk
Our creations are more impactful when we’re focused on using personal experience as a guiding force as opposed to being objectively accurate.
Humans don’t care about perfect because we’re far from it.
-common discourse
When Emerson wrote, “To be great is to be misunderstood,” he was not focused on developing a blockbuster, nor was he trying to appeal to the masses. But he was speaking a lot of truth.
Sometimes you’ll be ahead of your time or the joke won’t land or the recipient of your email won’t give you the time of day. Sometimes you’ll be the runner up.... See more
Sometimes you’ll be ahead of your time or the joke won’t land or the recipient of your email won’t give you the time of day. Sometimes you’ll be the runner up.... See more
Caroline Cala Donofrio • You Can't Win Them All
on the futility of trying to reverse engineer a “hit”