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I love Tharp's intensity!
on August 17, 2015
"I will keep stressing the point about creativity being augmented by routine and habit. Get used to it. In these pages a philosophical tug of war will periodically rear its head. It is the perennial debate, born in the Romantic era, between the beliefs that all creative acts are born of (a) some transcendent, inexplicable Dionysian act of inspiration, a kiss from God on your brow that allows you to give the world The Magic Flute, or (b) hard work.If it isn't obvious already, I come down on the side of hard work. That's why this book is call The Creative Habit. Creativity is a habit, and the best creativity is a result of good work habits. That's it in a nutshell."
~ Twyla Tharp from The Creative Habit
Twyla Tharp is awesome.
One of the greatest choreographers in the world, she'd created more than 130 (!!!) dances for her company as well as for everyone from the Joffrey Ballet to London's Royal Ballet.
In this great book, Twyla shares some uber-Big Ideas on how we can develop our Creative Habit to more consistently rock it.
Hope you enjoy a few of my favorites:
1. Rituals of Preparation - They're a must.
2. Mozart's Genius = Discipline + work ethic.
3. Give Me 1 Week Without - Silly distractions.
4. Busy Copying - If you want to be great.
5. Reading - It does a mind good.
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on May 11, 2017
I had to buy this after checking it out at the library too many times. It is a wonderful book to have on my night table to remind me of who I am and inspire me to maintain my practice as an artist. I dip into it from time to time like talking to a dear friend. Thank you, Ms. Tharp for elevating life and demystifying the creative process.
on April 21, 2017
Love Twyla Tharp and her book. I'm partial since my name is Twylla, but she is a pioneer in her field and great that she shares her passion and learnings with others.
on April 18, 2017
The book never grabbed me, in fact, couldn't even finish it. Read about 1/2 before giving up.
on April 6, 2017
This book is breathtaking in its brilliance. The word best to describe it may surprise you (or not) for a book about creativity, but to me, that word is profound. It is simply profound: witty, clever and mind-expanding.
No mater what field you work in, it will re-energize your creativity. But if you are a writer, it will especially speak to your soul. -RG
No mater what field you work in, it will re-energize your creativity. But if you are a writer, it will especially speak to your soul. -RG
on March 26, 2017
absolutely beautifully illustrated words of wisdom that are very, very helpful to anyone in a creative rut (or any rut for that matter!) I cannot put this book down and keep re-reading passages...A++
on March 23, 2017
This book was recommended by a financial advisor whose newsletter I follow. Found it filled with inspiring information. Useful information and even exercises to stimulate creativity. I believe it will serve as a valuable resource. And it was simply fun to read.
on March 11, 2017
Twyla Tharp's book is a great resource for the "left brained" creative. Although written by a choreographer, Tharp uses her experience as a backdrop to paint solid mental models, and does not beat the reader over the head with her trade. Interspersed with useful exercises and insightful anecdotes, this is the book I recommend first and foremost to those who ask me for resources on creativity... especially my analytical colleagues in finance, accounting, and IT. Very solid depth yet very digestible for the casual reader.
on February 23, 2017
It helped me to realize the difference between the routine and the creative act. Creativity requires an active decision to make something happen. The routine of people and places will always be.
