The Muse and Creative Inspiration
Pressfield draws on ancient ideas of the Muse, suggesting that inspiration is a gift that comes when we consistently show up to do the work. He argues that discipline invites creativity:
- “When we sit down day after day and keep grinding, out of nowhere the Muse shows up.”
- The act of working signals to the Muse that we are ready to receive inspiration.
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