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End with the beginning in mind

No creative work is ever truly finished.

A final product or deliverable doesn't mean it is the end. It's just one iteration. The final product of one round of convergence can be used to gather outside feedback as a starting point for the next round of divergence.

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Divergence and convergence

Divergence and convergence describe the two fundamental stages of the creative process.

  • Divergence refers to opening up your senses and taking in information from the outside world. For example, the start of a new project.
  • Convergence ...

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Ways to purposefully diverge

  • Stroll through a library or bookstore to see what books draw your attention
  • Browse online communities for unusual ideas
  • Watch movies or documentaries on provocative topics
  • Subscribe to email newsletters, YouTube channels, or podcasts outside your usual listening habit...

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Know your modes

Divergence and convergence are fundamental to the creative process.

  • Writers diverge by collecting raw material and sketching out potential characters and researching historical facts. They converge by making outlines, laying out plot points, and writing the first draft...

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Ways you can purposefully converge

  • Decide on a particular deliverable you will produce by a specific time, then discard any information that’s not strictly necessary
  • Set a deadline and promise to deliver a draft to someone who will hold you accountable
  • Make an outline with the step-by-step sequence of points y...

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End with the beginning in mind

Instead of just randomly quitting a task, make sure you leave off at a place that will inspire you to get going next time you’re ready to pick it up. 

  • Before you finish work for the day, capture any open questions that you’re currently working on. Ask yourself: i...

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