Creative Pep Talk 509 - Hack Motivation to Begin AND Finish Well + Unlock Creative Self with These Questions
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Jun 11, 2025 Feeling creatively stuck? Discover ways to reignite your passion and finish projects strong. The conversation dives into the challenges beginners and seasoned creators face, along with insights on ADHD and personal motivation. Learn about the importance of deadlines and how to find your unique triggers for creativity. Plus, explore the concept of 'dating yourself' for deeper self-discovery as an artist. Celebrate your creative journey while gaining valuable tips to navigate it!
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Develop Your Creative Taste First
- Creative taste is the foundational element for developing your unique artistic voice.
- Collect influences that deeply resonate and analyze them to discover your creative sensibility.
Gather Inspirations, Find Patterns
- Collect all your creative inspirations in one place to observe patterns and develop a taste profile.
- Use these insights as constraints to create focused exploratory projects.
Hack Motivation with Deadlines
- Start projects from genuine interest but use deadlines or collaborators to create urgency for finishing.
- Create accountability systems or partnerships to hack your brain into completion mode.
