Getting Creative: Developing Creative Habits That Work

Plan. Fail. Repeat. How does anyone have the time and energy to work on their creative projects after coming home from work, catching up on chores, and putting the kids to bed? Do these people really have more self-discipline and motivation than the rest of us, or is this just a bunch of crap that w [...]
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Plan. Fail. Repeat. How does anyone have the time and energy to work on their creative projects after coming home from work, catching up on chores, and putting the kids to bed? Do these people really have more self-discipline and motivation than the rest of us, or is this just a bunch of crap that we tell ourselves to make us feel better? Creativity is a habit like flossing your teeth-you either do it, or you just talk about doing it. Sure it would be great if we had all of the time and resources to do whatever we wanted, but that's not the way life works, so we just have to do what we can with what we've got. In this book, you'll learn how to build real-world creative habits that work for you. You will also discover... * Why being motivated and having self-discipline isn't enough * What habits can (and can't) do for you * Why getting started is often the hardest part * How to find and use your creative triggers * Why setting big goals for yourself is often a mistake * How to successfully manage your creative environment * How to hold yourself accountable without beating yourself up Are you ready to get started?