I don't wait for moods. You accomplish nothing if you do that. Your mind must know it has got to get down to work.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Buck advises not waiting for inspiration to work but forcing the mind to work.
- In plain terms
- Do not wait to feel like working just start doing the work.
- What can you take from it?
- Start working regardless of mood rather than waiting for inspiration.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does mood matter for creativity?
- When is discipline better than feeling?
Another view
Sometimes resting is necessary for long-term productivity.
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