How To Not Suck At Being Creative

10 ways I learned to not suckat being creative.

Tuesday, February 4, 14

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#1Ask “Why and What If?”

Being curious leads to insight.


#2Go for a walk. Daily.

Physical activity frees the mind to wander.


#3Drink coffee. Or gulp.

Mental stimulation ignites percolation.

“The level of noise that matches the bustle of a coffee shop--around 70 decibels--spurs more creative performance than the quiet of 50 decibels or the distracting blender volume of 85 decibels.”

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#4Talk to people. Different people.

Fresh perspectives are helpful.


#5Just Doodle.If you think it, ink it.


#6Create bad work. Loads of it.

And trust the process.


#7Remember why you started.

“When I grow up...”


#8Make it plain. Make it simple. Make it believable.

Human truth cannot lie.


#9Have fun. It’s only advertising.


#10Forget everything I just said.

Create your tomorrow.


build it.


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