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“I think anytime you set out to start doing something, it's always a difficult thing. It's a theory of a blank sheet of paper, for an artist; It's a challenge to put yourself in that position in life, and even in your mind, to put the two together. But you have to, and so that's what you do. I tend…” quote by Stephen Bruner
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“I think anytime you set out to start doing something, it's always a difficult thing. It's a theory of a blank sheet of paper, for an artist; It's a challenge to put yourself in that position in life, and even in your mind, to put the two together. But you have to, and so that's what you do. I tend to look at it as less than a problem than a process.”

Stephen Bruner

About This Quote

Source Interview: Musician’s creative process, 2020

Frames starting a new endeavor as a blank canvas, emphasizing process over problem, encouraging perseverance.

In simple terms: Begin new tasks as a creative process.

Key Takeaway

Treat challenges as creative processes.

Themes

creativity process perseverance

Mood

motivational reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • art projects
  • career changes
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

blank canvas metaphor mindset shift

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you view obstacles as part of the process?
  • What steps help transform a blank sheet into action?
A Different Perspective

May downplay difficulty of obstacles.

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