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5 Timeless Productivity Lessons from Artists and Entrepreneurs
Consistency Over Heroic Efforts
Though inspiration can suddenly strike, turning it into a tangible finished product is a matter of sustained effort. It’s getting up every day and doing the work.
The best people in their field are the best not because of a few massive efforts, but because of consistency over a long duration.
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Seek Mentorship
We all need to grow, learn, and take risks. Having a mentor or coach makes this massively easier.
Additionally, a good mentor helps you avoid making the same mistakes they have
Sleep
Sleep is not just about rest. It’s the period where the mind is shut off and reset.
When we sacrifice sleep, we also sacrifice creativity, self-control, and attention span. When sleep is lacking, so is self-control.
Put Yourself in Good Company
Seek out people who know things you don’t and try to learn from them.
Surround yourself with positive, honest, smart, and diverse people who bring new perspectives and are not afraid to challenge you.
Focus on What You Can Control
Worrying about the result is a distraction from what you really should be thinking about: how you can respond, and what happens next.
Your work leaves your hands at some point and what happens next is almost always out of your control. People either like your work of art or they don’t.
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...by attaching emotions to things that happen. That means those who can create and share good stories have a powerful advantage over others.
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Start with a message
Every storytelling exercise should begin by asking: Who is my audience and what is the message I want to share with them?
Each decision about your story should flow from those questions.
Use personal experiences
Think of a moment in which your own failures led to success in your career or a lesson that a parent or mentor imparted.
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