Mmmm... Missing out, cold starts, quiet time and balance
Things to make you go Mmmm…
by Darien J
"To encourage creativity by sharing more inspiration than any electronic artist.”
Three thoughts for your creativity and one on mine.
3 for you:
Mourning the losses.
"A simple filter for managing your time: You're not focused enough unless you're mourning some of the things you're saying no to.” - James Clear
Take a fresh approach.
“Frequent cold starts can inject more creativity into your efforts”. - Cal Newport
Make the most of the quiet time.
"Someday, in years to come, you will be wrestling with the great temptation, or trembling under the great sorrow of your life. But the real struggle is here, now, in these quiet weeks. Now it is being decided whether, in the day of your supreme sorrow or temptation, you shall miserably fail or gloriously conquer." - Phillip Brooks
1 from me
Balance Discipline with Flexibility.
“Balancing discipline with flexibility is like walking a tightrope. On one side, structure helps us stay focused and achieve our goals. On the other, spontaneity keeps us creative and adaptable.
It’s important to have routines and habits that ground us, but we also need to leave room for the unexpected. That’s where the magic often happens. Too much rigidity can stifle creativity, while too much flexibility can lead to chaos.
Find your sweet spot. Build a framework that supports your work, but allow for moments of improvisation. This balance will help you stay disciplined without losing your spark.
Remember, structure and spontaneity aren’t opposites—they’re partners in your creative process.”