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In today’s podcast episode I’m talking about why I believe DOING is always superior to thinking and planning – when it comes to learning a new artistic skill or creating.
The Real Way to Learn
Like sports, music and many other endeavors – the only real way to learn in my opinion is to DO.
I had that experience with learning watercolor. Very early on I realized that I can spend hours watching videos and reading tutorials. But it was ME who had to learn how to control water and paint.
If I wanted to learn how to paint, I had to experience the challenges of mixing, applying the paint, failing with the timing and so on.
Writing My Story
The reason this topic came to mind was that I’m now experiencing this all over again with the story I’m writing. There’s no substitute to actually WRITING.
Then I can improve and fix mistakes. But I need to have something written first. You can’t really re-write what’s in your head only.
Planning & Learning Has It’s Place
I do believe it’s important to think, learn and plan. But I always believe they’re overestimated.
I had to do a lot of research for my story, its historical settings and so on. But every hour spent in research, in my opinion – should be backed up with 3 hours of creation, if possible.
At some point, you can fall into the trap of over-information and wanting to feel like you’ve accomplished something – by listening and watching videos.
So again – it’s all in the balance.
This is mine – find your own.
Now IS The Time
I think for many people – now’s the perfect time to create, with the Coronavirus crisis. So many people are stuck at home, being forced to take time off.
If that’s you – now’s the opportunity to write that novel you wanted, to work on that painting you had in mind, or to practice yoga (haha – whatever it is!!).
NOW’S THE TIME. Go and do (:
And this is it for this one.
I hope you found it helpful and thought-provoking.
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