In drama school all I read for 3 years were plays, screenplays, history books about theater, and in my free time the biographies of actors I admired. I was kind of a one trick pony.
When I graduated I began to appreciate the importance of diving into books that had absolutely nothing to do with performance. As a result, I cultivated a deeper and richer perspective on many different subjects.
I also realized that ideas cross-pollinate. You might come across the cure to your writer's block, or be able to look at a Monet painting differently for the rest of your life because of something you learned in a science book. It's important to give yourself that opportunity.
When you're feeling burnt out on your creative projects, try taking a step back and exploring a completely different world.
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