Checks Quote by Jim Woodring
“Every time I write something down I check it to see if it has that telltale glow, the glow that tells me there's something there. If it glows, it stays. Everything is either on or off.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2023 interview with Jim Woodring, published in The Paris Review
The creator looks for a distinctive, resonant quality in ideas; if it feels alive, it is kept, otherwise discarded.
In simple terms: Only keep ideas that feel alive.
Key Takeaway
Trust your intuition.
Themes
creativity
intuition
selection
artistic process
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
artistic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing
- visual art
- design brainstorming
Key Concepts
aesthetic judgment
decision making
creative flow
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate genuine spark from fleeting excitement?
- What criteria help you decide to keep an idea?
A Different Perspective
Intuition can be biased or vague.
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