Chuck Close was famous for stating that amateurs wait for inspiration while the rest just show up and get to work.
At times, getting through the dip, pushing through the turmoil, and going through hell is the right path to go.
But more often than not, it’s far smarter to pull and push inspiration. (But I agree with Chuck that it’s not worth waiting for it.)
Inspiration can be pulled out of anywhere; not just ourselves. We can find inspiration from a tree or another’s piece of work or a book. Inspiration can be found by watching a neighbor do yard work or a car going 0 to 60 in three seconds.
It’s not just a matter of looking within ourselves for inspiration. It’s a matter of looking around.
And if that doesn’t work, pushing inspiration is a remarkable backup. Pushing inspiration in the sense of doing, saying, being something that will inspire others.
Give someone a book. Do yard work outside. Be someone else’s inspiration.
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