Creative act Quote by Brendon Burchard
““I like to remind people that creativity also isn't a spark; it's a slog. Every artist, inventor, designer, writer, or other creative in the world will talk about his work being an iterative experience. He'll start with one idea, shape it, move it, combine it, break it, begin anew, discover something within himself, see a new vision, go at it again, test it, share it, fix it, break it, hone it, hone it, hone it, hone it. This might sound like common sense, but it's not common practice, and that's why so many people are terribly uncreative - they're not willing to do the work required to create something that's beautiful, useful, desirable, celebrated. No masterpiece was shaped or written in a day. It's a long slog to get something right. This knowledge and willingness to iterate is what makes the world's most creative people so creative (and successful).””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Live Your Best Life, Brendon Burchard, 2019
Creativity requires persistent effort and repeated refinement, not just inspiration.
In simple terms: Creating needs hard work and iteration.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the iterative process.
Themes
creativity
effort
iteration
perseverance
growth
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- design projects
- writing drafts
- product development
- artistic practice
- innovation cycles
Key Concepts
process
skill development
mindset
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- What routine can you adopt to sustain creative iteration?
- How do you handle setbacks during the creative process?
A Different Perspective
People often underestimate the time and labor needed for breakthrough work.
