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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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African American Artist Illustrates the Power of Black Women | NowThis

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The Art of Creative Inspiration | Victor Shamas | TEDxTucson

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Lessons Learned from the Onion’s Creative Process | Brian JANOSCH | TEDxBloomington

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SARK’s Journal and Play!Book: A Place to Dream While Awake

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SARK’s New Creative Companion: Ways to Free Your Creative Spirit

We all need reminders that it’s little things that make us feel really alive—those small actions and subtle gestures that can potentially lead to great moments of magic and joy.

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