So far I have really enjoyed reading Twyla Tharp’s book, The Creative Habit. The introduction is
what really pulled me in because she talked about her personal life goals and
habits and what she does for a living. Being a dancer and choreographer Tharp
had to use a great amount of her creativity to create over one hundred and
thirty ballets. One of her quotes that I really liked was: “ Creativity is a
habit, and the best creativity is a result of good work habits”. I like this
quote because its important to develop a good work ethic early on and it is
equally important to develop your creative drive.
I’ve
learned that in order to be creative you have to know how to prepare to be
creative. Exercise, repetition, learning and reflection allow you to bring
something you have imagined into this world. Therefore, turning something into
a ritual eliminates the chance of you neglecting to do something. Everyone has
certain rituals they do daily whether they realize or not. Now, develop a
creative habit that works for you. The best place to find your creative habit
is to place yourself in a good working environment where there are no
distractions and let your mind go.
In chapter
three I found out that understanding your DNA you’re able to see the story your
trying to tell, why you do the things you do, your strengths, weaknesses, the
world and how you function in it. I would definitely recommend this book to
anyone interested in creativity.
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