The Science of Creativity Messier: Build a Daily Creative Habit
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Sep 1, 2024 
In this engaging discussion, Josh Seidenfeld, CEO of Messier, and Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, a Yale creativity expert, dive into the transformative power of daily creative practices. They explore the Messier app, likening it to meditation tools that foster a creative habit. Topics include the importance of stepping out of comfort zones, enhancing creative confidence through daily challenges, and how a growth mindset can empower artistic expression. They also touch on AI's role in creativity, making this a must-listen for anyone looking to boost their creative journey.
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Practice Creativity Daily
- Build a daily creative habit by doing a few minutes of creativity every day instead of zero.
- Use mobile habit-design patterns like meditation or Duolingo to make creativity sticky.
Constraints As Creative Fuel
- Constraints can free creativity by framing tasks with tight rules.
- Messier uses small sandboxes like six-word stories and blind contour drawing to spark ideas.
Offer One Curated Prompt
- Present one curated 'moment of the day' to avoid overwhelming users with 500 options.
- Rotate themed monthly prompts to build communal engagement and focus.
