The creative process is like music which takes root with extraordinary force and rapidity.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author compares the creative process to music that takes hold quickly and powerfully.
- In plain terms
- Creativity starts fast and strong like music.
- What can you take from it?
- Creative ideas can take root suddenly and with force.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does your creative process begin?
- Do ideas come fast or slow?
Another view
Not all creative processes start quickly; some require slow incubation.
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