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The Question
Has the creative process changed over the centuries?
About This Conversation
After a long sabbatical of procrastination, I have returned to finish our trilogy on creativity. In today’s episode, I sit down with Mason Currey, the author of Daily Rituals and Daily Rituals: Women at Work. We tackle one of my leading questions about creativity - how to create when it feels like the world is swallowing you!
Conversation Map
A guided path through the source-provided topic list for this episode.
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Getting addicted to art
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How to maximize creative energy
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Habits - the key to creativity
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What we can learn from great artists' creative process
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How creators balance life and art
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Has the creative process changed over the centuries?
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The importance of ruthless routines
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How tiny increments build great works (even when life is busy)
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What books have had an impact on Mr. Currey
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What advice Mr. Currey has for teenagers
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The Writer's high
Recurring Questions
Recurring Question
"What books have had an impact on you?"
For Young Listeners
"What advice do you have for teenagers?"
Resources Mentioned
- amzn.to/3KtQmQl
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- amzn.to/3LCq006
- Subtle Maneuvers: masoncurrey.substack.com
Guest Bio
Mason Currey is the author of the Daily Rituals books, featuring brief profiles of the day-to-day working lives of more than 300 great creative minds. He's currently working on a new book and writing Subtle Maneuvers, a newsletter about the ups and downs of the creative process. He lives in Los Angeles.
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