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Big Magic
Build relationship with your muse - don't let fear take the wheel.
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| Author | Elizabeth Gilbert |
| Year | 2015 |
The Book in 3 Sentences
- Creativity isn’t rare or mystical - it’s a relationship you choose to build. Just like any relationship, you have to choose to be with them every time.
- Fear is inevitable; fear is natural; fear is normal. So let it ride in the car with you, but don’t let it steer the wheel. You are the driver.
- Discipline beats inspiration. Muses come and go, but showing up constantly is what turns ideas into work.
☘️ How the Book Changed Me
- Analogy between love and creativity resonated with me; just like a well working relationship, I should invest and nurture my muse - dedicate time and effort.
- It was comforting to hear a well known writer acknowledge that fear is normal.
✍️ My Top 3 Quotes
- You can measure your worth by your dedication to your path, not by your successes or failures.
- Your creative work is not your baby; if anything, you are its baby.
- You do not need anybody’s permission to live a creative life.