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Episode 1677:

Marc Chernoff reveals seven daily habits practiced by highly creative individuals to fuel inspiration, sharpen focus, and sustain long-term innovation. By adopting even a few of these mindful rituals, like scheduled solitude, idea journaling, and conscious media consumption, you can reignite your own creative energy and push past mental roadblocks.

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:

"Most creative types schedule their days around a specific creative ritual, something that consistently triggers their creativity."

"Creative people pay close attention to what they let into their minds."

Episode references:

Steal Like an Artist: https://www.amazon.com/Steal-Like-Artist-Things-Creative/dp/0761169253

Brain Pickings: https://www.themarginalian.org/

TED Talks: Your Elusive Creative Genius by Elizabeth Gilbert: https://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_gilbert_your_elusive_creative_genius

The War of Art: https://www.amazon.com/War-Art-Through-Creative-Battles/dp/1936891026

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