The Adventurous Author | How to Write a Book, Character Development, Write with Consistency, Creative Writing,Story Structure Resistance Jiu-Jitsu: Flip Creative Blocks Into Breakthroughs | 115
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Mar 23, 2025 Ever thought of resistance as your creative secret weapon? Discover how the same brain chemicals that lead to procrastination can fuel your best ideas. By using the principles of jiu-jitsu, learn to turn those creative blocks into powerful breakthroughs. Embrace resistance not as an enemy but as a source of inspiration. Plus, take on a compelling writing challenge that transforms your struggles into achievements. Unleash the writer within and flip the script on creative obstacles!
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Resistance as Creative Energy
- Resistance is not your enemy but creative energy waiting to be redirected.
- Like jiu-jitsu, use resistance's force against itself to unlock creativity.
Dopamine Powers Resistance and Creativity
- Dopamine fuels both procrastination and motivation.
- Strong resistance means more creative energy awaits redirection.
Write Resistance as an Enemy
- Describe resistance as a physical enemy with weapons and tactics.
- Set a 15-minute timer to write against this imagined foe and defeat resistance.