We are the risk-takers. We are the tightrope-walking plate-spinners. We are the stake-raisers. But what if we’re not? The biggest creative risk we can make is to not create. (Tweet this) Why? Because when we don’t create our artist dies. Like a once-growing vibrant houseplant stashed in the corner of a dark, dank basement, we wither under… Continue reading Your Biggest Creative Risk
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Why You Need New Words Right Now
Rules help us with our creativity. Does that sound like creativity heresy to have the word ‘rules’ and ‘creativity’ in the same sentence? Earlier in the year my muse coughed up some commandments for creativity, which proved to be a popular post. Yet I always balked at the word commandments even though it resonated with other creatives.… Continue reading Why You Need New Words Right Now
Introverts: Creative Quiets
I masquerade as an extrovert. But it’s just an act, a role played in pretend-land. Sooner or later, I’ll need to cocoon myself away for a bit to enjoy some silence. I don’t think I’m alone, am I? Many creatives are introverts, preferring fewer words, fewer friends, and fewer parties. Extroverts: we marvel at you.… Continue reading Introverts: Creative Quiets
The Three Stages of Creativity
The Start Excitement. Ideas. Inspiration. Freshness. Beginnings. The Part Many Never Complete The work. The reworking.
The Power of One Decision
Yes to joy. No to complaints. Reap contentment. Yes to creating. No to excuses. Reap momentum. Yes to community. No to isolation. Reap connection.
Friday Light: Our ‘Not Normal’ Creative Bents
Creatives are idiosyncratic. Allow me to peel back the orange peel of my “I’m normal” facade. . . (for other quirks and oddities see part 1 or part 2) +Saying dumb things in meetings. Sometimes people try and act all “I’m important” and “I know stuff” and “I have the most amazing perspective.” Sometimes I… Continue reading Friday Light: Our ‘Not Normal’ Creative Bents