Patterns of Creativity
Just watched Merlin Mann’s (43 Folders fame) presentation from MacWorld. What struck me about his presentation (one needs to be patient with his rambling style) was the level of thinking he’s done around the idea of creativity and the reproducible nature of it based upon patterns.
Specifically about when it is appropriate to edit vs create. Based upon his reading of Twyla Tharp’s book from 2005, there is a time to create and a time to edit. While this is not what I would call net-new, the way he explained resonated with me.
By confining editing to the editing process, you are free to explore and live with the sometimes inherent and often present ambiguity of ideas, thoughts, and connections. To be free from censorship (even self) is critical at this stage as you look for new connections. Once the creative process is done, then it is time for editing; here you can allow yourself to be ruthless.
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