Actual creativeness is a matter of moments. One has to piece together the minute grains to make a lump. And it is so easy to miss the momentary flashes, it is like sluicing in placer mining. He who lets the flakes float by has nothing to show for his trouble.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Creativity happens in brief flashes that must be captured and assembled. Missing these moments leaves a person with no results from their efforts.
- In plain terms
- Creativity is about catching small moments of inspiration quickly.
- What can you take from it?
- Capture ideas immediately or lose them.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you store ideas?
- Do you miss good moments?
Another view
Some ideas need incubation rather than immediate capture.
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