What do you do when you are not inspired? - a podcast by Travis Neilson and Carlos Montoya

from 2015-02-17T09:00

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  1. Break it down



  • Make a list of the small parts of your project.

  • Anthony Trollope, a 19th century writer said “A small daily task… will beat the labour of spasmodic hercules"

  • Do anything to move the ball. Don’t end the day having done nothing to progress your work.



  1. Rely on your preparation



  • Day work and Night work

  • leave your work half finished and now all you have to do is complete your idea.



  1. Get a ritual



  • Woody Allen famously said “80% of success is showing up”

  • put your shoes on

  • loses idea of a token.



  1. Harness the power of Frequency



  • frequency makes starting easier

  • frequency keeps ideas fresh

  • frequency keeps the pressure off

  • frequency sparks creativity

  • frequency nurtures frequency



  1. Prune the branches



  • Eventually the new branches will steal resources from the initial branches. Eventually the entire vine will succumb to systemic mediocrity.

  • Cut out anything that is not essential



We don't have the luxury of inspiration. Inspiration is a nice companion on our journey to brilliance, but it is not a necessary companion at the beginning of the journey. Inspiration tends to join you when you are already on your way.



  • Todd Henry


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