There are two, nay three types of creators in the world. There are those that jump before thinking. There are those that think before jumping. And there are those that think before jumping, but never jump.
Unfortunately I’ve found those last two are often the same. There are too many people with great ideas that are afraid to jump because they’re thinking it through too much. And unfortunately, they probably never will jump.
Of the three types of people, I’m probably the type that jumps before thinking. I have an idea. I process for a couple minutes. Then I just go for it. I don’t have all the details planned. But I see the end result I want and I take the leap to get there.
For me it’s an instinctual sort of thing. If I get that bubbling excitement inside me and don’t get a bad feeling about it, I just go for it. I know if I over think or over plan it I’ll probably just let it fall to the side – never to happen. So I act. And I’m glad I act. Maybe I make some big mistakes. But I try a bunch of things and wouldn’t change that for the world.
I’m not saying you need to be foolish and take dumb risks. And I might even be a bit foolish myself in the way I approach jumping into projects. But I truly believe the world needs a few more gutsy risk takers. The world needs a few more people who will jump in rather than risk waiting and not move at all.
So I jump before thinking. And I enjoy the free fall.
What do you say? Want to join me?
I’m admittedly usually the third type, one who has ideas but rarely jumps for fear of rejection, failure, or even of success (werid, huh?). Your post is part of a growing string of statements being put in front of me lately; the third one just today — urging me forward, tugging on my heart to jump. Thank you for your encouragement and wisdom.
I’m admittedly usually the third type, one who has ideas but rarely jumps for fear of rejection, failure, or even of success (werid, huh?). Your post is part of a growing string of statements being put in front of me lately; the third one just today — urging me forward, tugging on my heart to jump. Thank you for your encouragement and wisdom.
I’m definitely more of the type that has the millions of ideas but my feet stay glued to the ground. I think a lot of times it’s due to fear of whatever. But sometimes I think it’s just the struggle of finding time to work on projects without sacrificing other work that has to get done. This post was definitely an encouragement to keep moving forward with the idea even if all the details aren’t hashed out yet.
Teresa, this is also one of the 2nd or 3rd times I’ve heard this message in the past day or so! Strange coincidence! Best of luck to you 🙂
I’m definitely more of the type that has the millions of ideas but my feet stay glued to the ground. I think a lot of times it’s due to fear of whatever. But sometimes I think it’s just the struggle of finding time to work on projects without sacrificing other work that has to get done. This post was definitely an encouragement to keep moving forward with the idea even if all the details aren’t hashed out yet.
Teresa, this is also one of the 2nd or 3rd times I’ve heard this message in the past day or so! Strange coincidence! Best of luck to you 🙂
Same to you, Alex. Wonderful and frightening at the same time when you feel the Spirit working, isn’t it? 🙂
Same to you, Alex. Wonderful and frightening at the same time when you feel the Spirit working, isn’t it? 🙂
Some creators are fulfilled enough by the dream, that they don’t feel the need to actually create it into reality.
Some creators are fulfilled enough by the dream, that they don’t feel the need to actually create it into reality.
Great post. I’m the kind that sometimes wants people 2 get just as excited as I am about an idea & that motivates me to “jump”. But I’m learning to move forward with my ideas. In life, not everyone will get u
Great post. I’m the kind that sometimes wants people 2 get just as excited as I am about an idea & that motivates me to “jump”. But I’m learning to move forward with my ideas. In life, not everyone will get u
I’m in.
I’m in.
I happened onto your blog when I happened onto the Church Set Design website – which is awesome by way.
I am enjoying your observations and ideas concerning creativity and the conversations that follow.
As for the process of creativity here are some of my thoughts.
What I have learned is that as one person relates it, “true creativity is born of a struggle of some kind”. “Build a strong framework you believe in” is what he suggests, “it will empower you” he adds. Then he suggests you put a “deadline on that meeting” – I assume he means the brainstorming meeting to creatively resolve something – and to limit the features two or three things, constrain and the get it shipped. Interesting advice about the limits and containment.
I have found sometimes pulling back a little and focusing on what is achievable can benefit from deadlines but it can also increase brilliance. The end result of working within and against restrictions that true creative genius can be born.
In my estimation one is always thinking while they are creating and should never stop. Is it possible to over think I hope not. But whatever we do keep the hands building while we are thinking and in the midst of the process new ideas can pop up that improves the end result in the most serendipitous way that surprises even the artist – especially the artist or creative thinker who thought they hated boundaries and deadlines and anything and anyone who in their mind was retraining their flow. It’s always a little stupefying to discover all the helped rather than hindered.
I’m not saying we all run towards things to confine us but I am actually more grateful to know it can add something wonderful and that always surprises me.
I happened onto your blog when I happened onto the Church Set Design website – which is awesome by way.
I am enjoying your observations and ideas concerning creativity and the conversations that follow.
As for the process of creativity here are some of my thoughts.
What I have learned is that as one person relates it, “true creativity is born of a struggle of some kind”. “Build a strong framework you believe in” is what he suggests, “it will empower you” he adds. Then he suggests you put a “deadline on that meeting” – I assume he means the brainstorming meeting to creatively resolve something – and to limit the features two or three things, constrain and the get it shipped. Interesting advice about the limits and containment.
I have found sometimes pulling back a little and focusing on what is achievable can benefit from deadlines but it can also increase brilliance. The end result of working within and against restrictions that true creative genius can be born.
In my estimation one is always thinking while they are creating and should never stop. Is it possible to over think I hope not. But whatever we do keep the hands building while we are thinking and in the midst of the process new ideas can pop up that improves the end result in the most serendipitous way that surprises even the artist – especially the artist or creative thinker who thought they hated boundaries and deadlines and anything and anyone who in their mind was retraining their flow. It’s always a little stupefying to discover all the helped rather than hindered.
I’m not saying we all run towards things to confine us but I am actually more grateful to know it can add something wonderful and that always surprises me.