Even at our most creative moments, we could go further if it were not for that little voice inside our head.
And that little voice puts up roadblocks. Sometimes those roadblocks are real, but more often those roadblocks are completely constructed from nothing but irrational fear or the most basic of actions. Perhaps knowing that other people share many of the same silly roadblocks–and even knowing what some of them are–will help us all move through them.
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So today’s post is simple. Let’s put it out there. Just complete the sentence “I’d be more creative if…”
I’ll start us off. I’d be more creative if I more regularly created the quietness in my life that creativity requires.
Now it’s your turn.
[Why Do We Fail poster by Allen Ruppersberg]
… I could learn to trust my own intuitions more and stop worrying about what others think about my photographs.
I’d be more creative if I spent more time practicing.
I’d be more creative if i had less gear. And knew that gear inside out. Too much gear complicates everything when not needed. It blocks creativity and makes me be technical minded.
..if I spent as much time shooting as I do watching Jarvis’ photos & blog… naah, kidding!
I’d be more creative if I had a Nikon D4
I’d be more creative if, every time I had an idea, my mind didn’t immediately rush forward and envision who would see it, their reaction and what that would mean for me both emotionally and professionally. I’m much more creative when I stay inside myself and nurture the concept.