How to be creative

Thanks to Doyce over at Average Bear, is this gem on creativity: gapingvoid: how to be creative.

This is the "bullet" form, but I urge you to go read the original.

1. Ignore everybody.


2. Creativity is its own reward.


3. Put the hours in.


4. If your biz plan depends on you suddenly being "discovered" by some big shot, your plan will probably fail.


5. You are responsible for your own experience.


6. Everyone is born creative; everyone is given a box of crayons in kindergarten.


7. Keep your day job.


8. Companies that squelch creativity can no longer compete with companies that champion creativity.


9. Everybody has their own private Mount Everest they were put on this earth to climb.


10. The more talented somebody is, the less they need the props.


11. Don't try to stand out from the crowd; avoid crowds altogether.


12. If you accept the pain, it cannot hurt you.


13. It’s only an idea if it changes the world.

While I don't agree with everything, it strikes some pertinent chords. Now... to actually follow those guidelines!