By Jeffrey Davis — 2016
Criticism and even rejection don’t just “make us stronger.” They actually can embolden our creative ideas and output. But how do you accept criticism and rejection in a positive way?
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From finding humor in a tough situation to trying creative problem-solving, you can develop a more resilient spirit.
An attitude of heightened awareness and focused attention can have great benefits.
As we peer around the corner of the pandemic, let’s talk about what we want to do—and not do—with the rest of our lives.
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After nearly a year of dealing with this pandemic, I decided it was time to reach out to my community to discuss the challenges we were all facing. The biggest challenge being burnout.
Creative agencies thrive when the people who work there are in a healthy state of mind.
Creativity is fragile: it needs to be fed enough inspiration, but not too much, for consuming an excessive amount of information may destroy its delicate balance. It needs space to grow, but should not be forced, for mechanical work may lead to lifeless output.
You have to “turn it off” to “turn it on” when it matters most.
Creative burnout can happen to all of us, even those who consider themselves naturally creative people.
So making songs now that I know aren’t going to be heard by anybody else, it is an interesting thing. Because I think you have to do that now as an artist. I really do. —Donald Glover, Grantland interview
Two coaches talk about reigniting passion for your work