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Make More Art: The Prolific Creator Is Curious
The Prolific Creator Is Curious
Almost every creative choice I make is driven by one question. Does this make me curious? If it does, then I know it will never feel like work. Curiosity is one of your greatest untapped super powers. You’ll be amazed by where it will lead you even if you have no idea where you’re headed.
The Prolific Creator Focuses on What He Can Control
The prolific creator doesn’t waste his time wondering if the audience will clap, his parents will be proud, or the critic will write him a breathtaking review in the New York Times. All of this is out of his control. So he focuses all of his energy into the only thing he can control: the effort he puts in to the work.
The Prolific Creator Believes Talent is Overrated and Practice is Underrated
Some prolific creators have a natural talent. They sit at the piano, pick up the guitar, and magic just flows. But there also plenty of talented people who don’t amount to anything. Every prolific creator knows that talent is overrated and practice is underrated. Practice can lead to talent, but vice versa isn’t true.
