That lie is that innovation and creativity starts with a genius moment. We need to say no to more noise and say yes to more silence then the creative process has the space to evolve. We need to stop, read and consume. You also maybe daunted by the creative geniuses that inspire you as you consume, watch and listen. Listen to the whisper As you consume there will be ideas and insights that will show up. Start creating But the difference between success and failure comes down to this. The act of just sitting down to do the work is where genius emerges. Many artists and creators feel a bit uncomfortable with self promotion. But if you follow the process you will surprise yourself and the world as your genius emerges from the habit and a daily routine. Don’t buy into the genius myth that has stopped so many of us from manifesting our gifts to the world.
It is a lie that has stopped many from starting their dream.
Prevented people from displaying their genius.
Stopped people succeeding.
The myth?
That being an artist, a creator or successful is only for a special few.
That lie is that innovation and creativity starts with a genius moment. That being creative is waiting for inspiration to show up.
And that it is only for the chosen few.
But…..
It isn’t mystical.
It isn’t a divine gift.
You don’t have to be special.
It is mundane.
It is a process. A habit.
Listen for the whisper
It starts with an inkling. A feeling. But if you aren’t listening you will miss it.
The busyness of life often drowns that whisper.
That still small voice.
It is lost in the noise.
We see it everywhere.
Headphones on.
Ear buds plugged in.
White cables hanging from heads.
We are filling our heads with noise, buzz and tunes all the time.
We need to say no to more noise and say yes to more silence then the creative process has the space to evolve.
So what is the process? How does your genius emerge?
#1. Consume for inspiration
Stephen King had this to say about writers. “If you want to write a lot you need to read a lot. There is no other way.”
Ideas and innovation do not happen in a vacuum.
Entrepreneurs need to hang out with other entrepreneurs. Movie makers need to watch other peoples movies. Artists need to study and ponder the canvases of others.
We need to stop, read and consume. Even when it feels like a distraction.
And we may feel that reading is a guilty pleasure. I do.
And even Tim Ferris often has the same feelings of guilt.
It doesn’t feel like you are working. And the work ethic is often what drives us to success.
But in a knowledge world the need for consuming information and being inspired is mandatory.
You also maybe daunted by the creative geniuses that inspire you as you consume, watch and listen. But we all need to start somewhere.
We have all been beginners and amateurs.
#2. Listen to the whisper
As you consume there will be ideas and insights that will show up.
That consumption maybe reading. It maybe consuming a conversation with a friend.
Nudge you.
Tingle your…
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