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How to focus on work that matters

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How do you create distraction-free time to focus on your creative projects? The post How to focus on work that matters appeared first on The Creative Life. You pay yourself first.

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Get creative work done, with marathons and sprints

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How do you get a creative project over the finish line? It's often about marathons and sprints The post Get creative work done, with marathons and sprints appeared first on The Creative Life.

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14 Ways to Increase Creativity, Backed By Research [And Why it Matters]

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Use a little constraint to stimulate creativity You’ve probably heard the saying you can’t rush the creative process. Enhanced social connections: Participating in creative activities can help you build relationships with others and foster a sense of community.

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The Secret of Johnny Depp’s Success

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I'm sure there are plenty of people reading this who would love to be able to focus on their creative process all day long, and hand over the messy business of business to someone else. When working on a creative project, do you find the potential rewards motivating or a distraction? What Do You Think?

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The Secret of Walt Disney’s Creativity

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Robert Dilts uses this statement as the basis of a brilliant analysis of Walt Disney's creative process, in his book Strategies of Genius: Volume 1. You've probably realised by now that Disney's approach to creativity isn't limited to animated feature films - it's a strategy for success in any creative endeavour.

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10 Creative Lessons from Bowie in Berlin

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Cocaine seems to have been a normal part of the creative process for musicians on the LA scene at the time, fueling marathon recording sessions. Takeaway: Initiate creative projects that will build your reputation. Take commissions and do client work if you need to pay the bills, but don't rely on this in the long term.