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What does it mean?
The author suggests maintaining order in life to enable violence and originality in work.
In plain terms
Be orderly in life to be creative in work.
What can you take from it?
Structure your life to fuel creativity.

Where it applies

  • creative process
  • daily routine
  • professional life

Putting it to work

  • time management
  • creative routines
  • personal discipline

Questions to consider

  • How does routine affect creativity?
  • What balance works for your work?

Another view

Strict order might stifle spontaneity in some contexts.

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