Art Quote by Cal Newport
![“There is a popular notion that artists work from inspiration—that there is some strike or bolt or bubbling up of creative mojo from who knows where… but I hope [my work] makes clear that waiting for inspiration to strike is a terrible, terrible plan. In fact, perhaps the single best piece of…” quote by Cal Newport](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e86/cal-newport-1302_art_there-is-a-popular-notion-that-artists-w_1246050.jpg)
““There is a popular notion that artists work from inspiration—that there is some strike or bolt or bubbling up of creative mojo from who knows where… but I hope [my work] makes clear that waiting for inspiration to strike is a terrible, terrible plan. In fact, perhaps the single best piece of advice I can offer to anyone trying to do creative work is to ignore inspiration.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Deep Work by Cal Newport, 2016
Creative output relies on disciplined practice rather than waiting for fleeting inspiration.
In simple terms: Work consistently, not waiting for inspiration.
Key Takeaway
Focus on regular practice.
Themes
discipline
creativity
productivity
Mood
determined
focused
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- writing
- design
- music composition
- software development
- research
Key Concepts
habit formation
flow state
deliberate practice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you structure daily routines to foster creativity?
- What role does occasional inspiration play in your work?
A Different Perspective
Inspiration can still spark ideas; ignoring it may limit serendipity.
