Songwriter, producer, arranger, and performer David Foster has won 16 Grammys in his career and been nominated 47 times. He's produced musical giants like Michael Jackson, Madonna, Whitney Houston, and Seal to name a few.
During an interview he was asked what he did to overcome any creativity blocks. "Is there anything you do routinely?" His response surprised me. He said, "No, there's nothing I do routinely but what I'll do is go back and hit it again. And I will make myself get through it. I won't walk away from it. Just grind through it...People say, Where do you get the inspiration for songs? There really is no inspiration. You get up in the morning and get to work."
If you're waiting for inspiration to strike you before beginning meaningful creative work it's likely you'll never begin. The key is to just start, be consistent, and be committed to making art even if it's not mind-blowing every time. Because it won't be.
Start. Do. Do. Do.
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