The Business of Authority

Staying Creative

Episode Summary

How can you keep in touch with your creative process?

Episode Notes

How can you keep in touch with your creative process?

Talking Points

• Focus on the objective, mission, or message
• Have a daily practice
• Avoid perfectionism
• Set a schedule
• Practice being creative
• Work on something that’s bigger than yourself
• Have a big idea or specialty to focus on
• Feedback from other people can help you generate ideas
• It’s OK to ignore certain kinds of feedback
• Have accountability outside of yourself
• If you get a streak going, you won’t want to break it
• Having a coach can help

Quotable Quotes

“It’s shocking how much more output you’ll get from a daily habit than even a weekly habit.” –JS

“I help myself with my work as much as I help anybody else.” –RM

“Creativity is not a solo act.” –RM

“Not everybody’s on the same journey with you.” –JS

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