Engaging with others and creating a ‘flywheel’ of exercise and absurdity can help us move forward, even in difficult circumstances.
Having a clear vision
- Ambition can lead to success in the face of any difficulty.
- Have a clear vision, stay motivated, and focus on your own goals to achieve your dreams.
- Take the time to pick the right names for characters to make them feel like they have a life of their own.
- Keep creating and don’t take a break to maintain momentum and conquer resistance.
The moral obligation of creating something
- Creating something is an obligation we all have.
- It can be a dance, a song, a piece of art, or a story.
- It is important for our soul and for the world.
- We can never be sure how our creations will be received, but we can be sure that the creative energy they give us can be applied to other things.
Unlocking the benefits of creative projects
- Learning from this story, it is important to not let go of the trapeze without having another one to grab onto.
- Taking time to focus on creative projects can help us be better at everything else.
- It is easy to feel like creative projects are self-indulgent, but we should remember that they can be the most important thing.
- It can provide us with energy and help us connect with our younger selves.
Creative and positive outlook
- Having a positive outlook and effective strategies can help anyone achieve their goals.
- Create something to bring beauty and truth into the world and to fuel your other work.
- Creative projects can provide us with energy and help us better understand ourselves.
- Life is filled with educational experiences if we take the time to recognize them and use them to grow.
Move forward by going to the opposites
- Difficult times have meaning and can be seen as a journey to find our true selves and purpose.
- Engaging with others and creating a “flywheel” of exercise and absurdity can help us move forward, even in difficult circumstances.
- Have the courage to take risks and push through fear to follow your dreams.
- Writing a memoir is a challenge and an opportunity to reflect on our journey and feel empowered to share it with the world.
