Creative Pep Talk 523 - The Power of Finding Your Attention Aperture, Neurotype and School of Thought
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Sep 24, 2025 Feeling creatively stuck? Discover the fascinating concept of attention aperture and how it can transform your work. Learn to identify your neurotype and strengths to unlock your full potential. Dive into the idea of aligning with a compatible philosophical school to enhance your creative journey. These practical insights promise to reignite your creativity and boost your passion!
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Attention Works Like An Aperture
- Andy J. Pizza frames attention as an "aperture" that determines how much stimulation you naturally take in.
- Understanding whether your aperture is wide or narrow explains why some tasks exhaust or under-stimulate you.
Match Tasks To Your Attention Level
- Do design your day around activities that match your aperture level rather than forcing yourself into mismatched tasks.
- Bundle compatible tasks and add sensory or manual components to occupy excess attention when needed.
Medication Altered My Creative Drive
- Andy shares a personal experience with ADHD medication changing how tasks felt versus creative urges.
- He noticed medication made mundane tasks easier but reduced the compulsion to create intensely.