Make Art Not Content When The Student Is Ready, The Teacher Appears
Feb 6, 2022
Discover insightful lessons for aspiring artists that can transform your creative journey. Explore the 'rocking chair test' to help tackle life's tough choices. Learn the importance of balancing joy with sorrow while navigating challenges. Gain wisdom on the virtues of persistence and patience as you develop your craft. Embrace a fresh perspective to enhance your artistic expression!
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Decide With The Rocking-Chair Test
- Use the rocking-chair test when faced with a big dilemma to see which choice you'll regret less at 80.
- Ask: "What decision will I wish I had made today?" and let that answer guide you.
Dilute Bad Days With More Joy
- When life is unbearably 'salty', dilute it by adding more of what brings you joy and positive influences daily.
- Keep adding small joyful things until the bad elements no longer dominate your experience.
Ideas Contain Their Own How
- Ideas are rarely unique; someone else often has the same idea at the same time, so timing matters.
- Every idea contains its own 'how'—if you haven't found it, you're asking the wrong questions.