In
The Creative Habit, choreographer and dancer Twyla Tharp argues that creativity is the result of hard work and dedication. Similarly, Carol Dweck, in her book
Mindset, emphasizes that just because some people can do something with little or no effort doesn't mean that others can't do it with training. She gives Jackson Pollack as an example. He was thought to have little or no native ability, but was "wildly in love with the idea of being an artist. He thought about art all the time, and he did it all the time. Because he was so gung-ho he got others to take him seriously and mentor him until he mastered all there was to master and began to produce startlingly original works." In regard to creativity and life in general I believe these are such important concepts. Hard work always pays off, you have to give if you ever want to receive, and don't underestimate yourself.
In The Creative Habit, choreographer and dancer Twyla Tharp argues that creativity is the result of hard work and dedication. Similarly, Carol Dweck, in her book Mindset, emphasizes that just because some people can do something with little or no effort doesn't mean that others can't do it with training. She gives Jackson Pollack as an example. He was thought to have little or no native ability, but was "wildly in love with the idea of being an artist. He thought about art all the time, and he did it all the time. Because he was so gung-ho he got others to take him seriously and mentor him until he mastered all there was to master and began to produce startlingly original works." In regard to creativity and life in general I believe these are such important concepts. Hard work always pays off, you have to give if you ever want to receive, and don't underestimate yourself.
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I am looking forward to the day when my deck is snow and ice-free. I am looking forward to using my power washer on it!! xoxox
both look like great books.
i just bookmarked them both on amazon, thanks
Great post! I am a firm believer that we can accomplish just about anything we put our minds to...if we want it badly enough.
Lecia, these are definitely thoughts I need to spend some time on. I'd love to hear what you're working hard on these days. Besides family life, of course!
In church last week we talked about perseverance. It has stuck with me. Encouraging me to stick with it. I think this weekend the term "gung-ho" will follow along with me...
Insightful. A great read to start the day. Thank you.
some food for thought there...
the photo is stunning. i think i already faved it on flickr :)
Thank you - I needed to hear that.
what a sweet post. i love that photograph! xo
This photo makes my Friday a happy one!
Sounds cool. I think I MUST GO FOR IT...
A subject that's been on my mind a lot lately!
Beautiful post!
Stunning photo, and very creative: you trained your eye (and your lens) well:)
How inspirational! Thank you!
i like this
lovely!
Yes - I think the key is to not underestimate yourself, which makes me think of this quote by Thomas Edison: "If we did all the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves."
Thank you for these thoughts. I came across a quote by Thomas Mann this week: "A writer is a person for whom writing is more difficult than it is for other people." I have a feeling that you could swap in any kind of artist for the word "writer." Happy Sunday to you.
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