Tag: Creativity
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Real-life
Sometimes we unconsciously split our lives into the things we “have” to do and what we “love” to do.
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Creating vs consuming information
What you create is what really changes things. Not some random insight you read online.
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Capitalise on the energy of big ideas
So the trick is, when you have the idea, capture it. Don’t lose it. Carry a notebook, keep a digital notebook on your phone, or even talk about it with someone nearby—anything to not let that precious idea slip away.
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Simply begin
“Simply begin. Make things better by making things. You can always improve it later” Seth Godin I love the line – “make things better by making things”. How good is that feeling of self-accomplishment when we actually make something that is valuable or meaningful to us. By making things we also make ourselves better. It…
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Productivity vs Creativity
“If you want to become more creative, become less productive.” Neil deGrasse Tyson A new dilemma I have a dilemma. I have been thinking a lot about productivity. I feel a heavy pressure to be more productive. I want more progress on my goals, but I think much of the anxiety comes from ‘success culture’.…
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Making a case for boredom
“They do not fear boredom as much as work without pleasure; they actually require a lot of boredom if their work is to succeed. For thinkers and all sensitive spirits, boredom is that disagreeable “windless calm” of the soul that precedes a happy voyage and cheerful winds. They have to bear it and must wait…
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Reignite your lost spark in the service of others
“I have found that sometimes it can be helpful to remove oneself from the creative process, and do work in the service of others.” Nick Cave Have you ever had that feeling where you can’t seem to achieve anything? You feel demotivated and completely stuck. Nothing excites you. Your creative spark is gone. All hope…
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It’s your turn
This post should speak for itself. I’m returning to some motivation from Seth Godin about starting and building something (a daily blog in my case). I hope it can inspire you to stand up, speak out, unleash your creativity, and connect with others: “ YOUR TURN TO: Ship.Speak up.Stand out.Build a following.Market a product.Make a…