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The Myth of Creative Inspiration

By James Clear

Franz Kafka is considered one of the most creative and influential writers of the 20th century, but he actually spent most of his time working as a lawyer for the Workers Accident Insurance Institute. How did Kafka produce such fantastic creative works while holding down his day job? By sticking to a strict schedule.

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Aesthetically Appealing Art Increases Creative Inspiration

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Why Inspiration Matters

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