Around Quote by Trent Reznor
“My life has two modes. One is sitting around writing and contemplating or building things. The other is execution mode. It takes a while to switch from one to the other.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Music Production, Trent Reznor, 2015
Creative work alternates between contemplation and execution; switching between modes takes time.
In simple terms: Two modes: thinking and doing; transition isn’t instant.
Plan transitions between thinking and doing.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- software development
- music composition
- project management
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you smooth the shift?
- What rituals aid your transition?
Switching may cause loss of momentum.