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Episode 1676:

Marc Chernoff reveals seven powerful habits practiced by highly creative individuals, offering practical rituals that boost inspiration, clarity, and productivity. Learn how small daily routines, like intentional solitude and reflective journaling, can unlock your own creative genius and keep it flowing.

Read along with the original article(s) here: http://www.marcandangel.com/2014/12/14/7-rituals-you-should-steal-from-extremely-creative-people/

Quotes to ponder:

"Solitude is required for the unconscious to process and unravel problems."

"Creative people journal to get clarity about what they think, feel, and want."

"Creative people don’t wait for inspiration; they act in anticipation of it."

Episode references:

The Artist's Way: https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp/0143129252

Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience: https://www.amazon.com/Flow-Psychology-Experience-Perennial-Classics/dp/0061339202

Daily Rituals: How Artists Work: https://www.amazon.com/Daily-Rituals-How-Artists-Work/dp/0307273601

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