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What does it mean?
Niemetschek describes Mozart's writing as effortless because he visualized the whole work before composing.
In plain terms
He wrote fast because he imagined the whole piece first.
What can you take from it?
Preparation allows creation to seem effortless.

Where it applies

  • writing process
  • artistic creation
  • work habits

Putting it to work

  • planning projects
  • improving speed

Questions to consider

  • How do you prepare before creating?

Another view

The final ease may hide earlier mental effort.

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