Compelling Quote by Arthur Jafa
“I'm always making things, and I have this ongoing practice of compelling stuff that strikes me. Over the course of my life doing this, I've trained myself to do the opposite of what's human nature, and that is to recoil from things I don't like.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art and Practice, 2020
He creates constantly, training himself to pursue what he dislikes, counter to natural avoidance.
In simple terms: He makes things he doesn't like to grow.
Key Takeaway
Embrace discomfort to expand creativity.
Themes
creativity
discipline
self‑challenge
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- artistic projects
- personal growth
- skill development
Key Concepts
psychology
habit formation
Questions to Reflect On
- What uncomfortable task could you start today?
- How does discomfort fuel your art?
A Different Perspective
Pursuing dislike can lead to burnout if not balanced.
![“I try to take interest in whatever comes my way. Another aspect of this is [that] if at the beginning it seems like something I don't want to do, I ask myself why I don't want to do this and why I feel this way. It's perhaps rooted in the fact that I'm trying to avoid something.” quote by Takashi Miike](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fbf/takashi-miike-3507_asks_i-try-to-take-interest-in-whatever-comes_1375443.jpg)
