The Creative Act
Creative thinking
Approach creativity with a beginner's mind
from The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin
How to Apply This
- Begin with a blank slate.
Don't be held back by preconceived ideas and accepted conventions. Instead, approach a task with an open mind. - Stay in the present.
Don't be influenced by cultural norms and conventions. - Focus on what excites you.
Make decisions based on what is happening at the moment. - Experience everything as if it were new.
This will allow you to have a fresh perspective on various things. - Create a safe space.
Create an environment where you’re free to express what you’re afraid to express. Feel free to share your observations and opinions with others in this safe space.
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