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The Creative Habit

The Creative Habit

Learn It and Use It for Life
作者 Twyla Tharp 2003 247 页数
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重点摘要

1. 创造力是一种可以通过持续练习培养的习惯

创造力是一种习惯,*好的创造力是良好工作习惯的结果。简而言之,就是这样。

揭开创造力的神秘面纱。 与普遍的看法相反,创造力并不是一种只赐予少数人的神秘天赋。它是一种可以通过刻意练习和日常习惯培养的技能。通过建立每日的习惯和仪式,任何人都可以增强他们的创造能力。

培养创造性习惯:

  • 每天为创造性工作预留专门时间
  • 创造一个有利于创造力的环境
  • 定期进行创造性练习
  • 拥抱过程,而不仅仅是结果

坚持是关键。就像运动员每天训练身体一样,创造性个体必须定期锻炼他们的想象力,以保持*佳状态。这种方法将创造力从一个难以捉摸的概念转变为一个可实现的技能。

2. 准备仪式是创造成功的关键

在创造过程的开始阶段,建立一些仪式——自动但决定性的行为模式——是至关重要的,因为这时你*容易退缩、胆怯、放弃或走错路。

仪式的力量。 准备仪式是连接平凡世界和创造领域的桥梁。它们向你的大脑发出信号,表明是时候转换状态,进入创造性思维模式了。这些仪式可以简单或复杂,但它们的一致性是关键。

有效的准备仪式:

  • 为创造性工作创建一个特定的工作空间
  • 发展一个预工作例行程序(如冥想、锻炼、阅读)
  • 在开始之前整理材料和工具
  • 为创造性会议设定明确的意图

通过建立和遵循这些仪式,你创造了一个心理触发器,准备你的大脑进行创造性工作。这种准备有助于克服初始的抵抗和惯性,使你更容易投入到创造过程中。

3. 了解你的创造性DNA有助于集中精力

如果你了解你的创造性DNA的组成部分,你会开始看到它们如何在你的工作中变异成共同的线索。你会开始看到你试图讲述的“故事”;你为什么做你所做的事情(无论是积极的还是自毁的);你在哪些方面强大,哪些方面薄弱(这可以防止很多错误的开始),以及你如何看待世界并在其中运作。

创造中的自我意识。 了解你独特的创造性DNA——你的天生倾向、优势和劣势——可以让你更有效地利用你的才能。这种自我认知有助于你专注于你擅长的领域,并识别需要改进的地方。

探索你的创造性DNA:

  • 分析你过去工作的模式
  • 识别反复出现的主题或动机
  • 认识你偏爱的创造性过程
  • 了解你的自然创造节奏

通过深入了解你的创造性DNA,你可以对要追求的项目、要寻找的合作以及要发展的技能做出更明智的决定。这种理解还可以帮助你更有效地应对创造性挑战,因为你更能发挥你的优势并减轻你的劣势。

4. 记忆是产生新想法的强大工具

正如辛西娅·奥齐克所写的那样,“隐喻将陌生转化为熟悉。即使是*简单的隐喻也是如此——例如荷马的‘酒红色的海’。如果你了解酒,这个形象说,你就会了解海。”

记忆的创造潜力。 我们的记忆是一个庞大的经验、图像和情感的储存库,可以用来激发创造灵感。通过有意识地探索和连接这些记忆,我们可以产生新的想法和视角。

利用记忆进行创造:

  • 练习联想思维,连接不同的想法
  • 使用感官记忆来唤起情感和图像
  • 探索个人经历作为灵感来源
  • 研究历史和文化参考以获取背景

记忆是已知与未知之间的桥梁,使我们能够创造新的联系和见解。通过积极地与我们的记忆和文化的集体记忆互动,我们可以将熟悉的事物转化为新鲜和创新的东西。

5. 组织你的创造过程可以提高生产力

我每次创作舞蹈时都会准备一个盒子。我在盒子上写上项目名称,随着作品的进展,我会把所有用于创作舞蹈的物品放进去。

组织的重要性。 一个良好组织的创造过程可以显著提高生产力和思维的清晰度。通过实施系统来捕捉、存储和检索想法和材料,你可以释放出更多的精神能量用于实际的创造工作。

创意人士的组织策略:

  • 为每个项目创建一个实体或数字的“盒子”
  • 开发一个捕捉和分类想法的系统
  • 定期审查和整理你的创造材料
  • 为不同的创作阶段建立一个明确的工作流程

组织不会扼杀创造力;它提供了一个基础,使你的创造性思维能够蓬勃发展。通过知道在需要时在哪里找到灵感和资源,你可以更专注于创造本身。

6. 挖掘想法需要坚持和开放

当灵感没有降临时,你所做的就是“挖掘”。正如弗洛伊德所说,“当灵感不来找我时,我会走到半路去迎接它。”

主动生成想法。 “挖掘”是指主动寻找想法,而不是被动地等待灵感降临。这个过程包括探索各种来源,进行意想不到的连接,并保持开放的心态。

有效的挖掘技巧:

  • 暴露自己于多样的刺激(艺术、自然、对话)
  • 练习自由联想和头脑风暴
  • 结合不相关的概念以激发新想法
  • 进行身体活动以刺激心理过程

坚持是挖掘过程的关键。并不是每次尝试都会产生可用的想法,但持续的努力会增加找到有价值的创造火花的可能性。保持开放和好奇的心态可以让你在意想不到的地方发现潜力。

7. 发展一个脊柱为你的创造工作提供结构

简而言之,脊柱始于你的第一个强烈想法。你在挖掘中找到了一个想法,并通过接下来的创造性思维阶段将其培育成你创作的脊柱。

指导原则。 脊柱是为创造性工作提供结构和方向的核心想法或概念。它在整个创造过程中作为一个基准,帮助保持焦点和一致性。

创建和使用脊柱:

  • 确定你作品的核心概念或主题
  • 使用脊柱在创作过程中指导决策
  • 定期回顾脊柱以保持一致性
  • 随着作品的发展让脊柱进化

拥有一个清晰的脊柱不会限制创造力;相反,它提供了一个框架,使创造力能够蓬勃发展。它有助于防止无目的的徘徊,确保作品的所有元素都贡献于一个统一的整体。

8. 掌握技能放大创造潜力

技能使你能够执行任何你想到的事情。没有它,你只是一个未实现想法的源泉。

创造力的基础。 虽然创造力涉及产生新颖的想法,但有效执行这些想法的能力依赖于技能。掌握你的工艺的技术方面提供了将你的创造愿景变为现实的工具。

发展创造性技能:

  • 定期练习基本技术
  • 寻找学习机会和挑战
  • 研究你领域内大师的作品
  • 尝试新工具和方法

随着技能的提高,创造的可能性也会扩大。技术熟练度允许在创造表达中有更大的细微差别和复杂性。此外,坚实的技能基础提供了冒险和突破界限的信心。

9. 导航车辙和槽沟对持续创造力至关重要

车辙是指你在原地打转;你唯一的进展是挖得更深。槽沟则不同:车轮转动,你轻松前进。

管理创造动量。 创造性工作通常涉及在挣扎期(车辙)和流动期(槽沟)之间交替。识别这些状态并知道如何导航它们对于保持长期的创造生产力至关重要。

管理车辙和槽沟的策略:

  • 识别进入车辙的早期迹象
  • 发展在困境中转变视角的技巧
  • 利用流动期*大化生产力
  • 在工作会议之间创建桥梁以保持动量

理解创造性工作的周期性有助于管理期望,并在困难时期减少挫败感。通过发展策略来度过车辙并延长槽沟,创作者可以保持更一致和令人满意的创造实践。

10. 拥抱失败是创造成长的关键

失败在遗忘和记忆之间创造了一种有趣的拉锯战。能够忘记失败的痛苦,同时保留从中学到的教训是至关重要的。

失败的价值。 失败是创造过程中的一个不可避免且必要的部分。它提供了宝贵的教训,推动了界限,并经常导致意想不到的发现。将失败视为学习机会而不是挫折对于创造成长至关重要。

从失败中学习的方法:

  • 分析失败以识别改进的领域
  • 将失败视为实验而不是最终结果
  • 利用失败作为改进技能和想法的动力
  • 与同行分享失败以获得新的视角

通过将失败重新定义为创造旅程中的必要一步,创作者可以建立韧性并保持动力。每一次失败都成为通向最终成功的垫脚石,提供了有助于整体创造发展的见解和经验。

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FAQ

What's The Creative Habit about?

  • Focus on Creativity: The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp delves into the nature of creativity, emphasizing that it can be cultivated as a habit rather than relying on sporadic inspiration.
  • Practical Guidance: The book offers practical exercises and insights to help individuals develop their creative potential across various artistic disciplines.
  • Personal Experiences: Tharp shares her experiences as a dancer and choreographer, highlighting the roles of routine, preparation, and discipline in the creative process.

Why should I read The Creative Habit?

  • Enhance Creativity: The book provides tools to unlock your creative potential and integrate creativity into your daily life.
  • Practical Exercises: It includes actionable exercises that encourage active engagement with creativity, making it a hands-on guide.
  • Inspiration from a Master: Twyla Tharp's insights, drawn from decades of experience in the arts, offer valuable lessons for enhancing creative skills.

What are the key takeaways of The Creative Habit?

  • Creativity is a Habit: Tharp emphasizes that creativity is a skill developed through consistent practice and routine.
  • Importance of Preparation: The book highlights the significance of preparation, stating that knowing how to prepare is essential for creativity.
  • Embrace Rituals: Establishing rituals and routines can help overcome creative blocks and foster a conducive environment for creativity.

What are the best quotes from The Creative Habit and what do they mean?

  • “Creativity is a habit...”: This quote underscores that creativity results from good work habits, not just inspiration.
  • “You can’t just dance...”: Tharp stresses the need for a clear concept to guide the creative process, beyond mere artistic activity.
  • “The box is the raw index...”: This refers to Tharp's method of using a physical box to organize ideas, highlighting the importance of preparation.

How does Twyla Tharp define creativity in The Creative Habit?

  • Creativity as a Skill: Tharp defines creativity as a skill accessible to everyone, not just artists, and can be developed through practice.
  • Connection to Routine: She emphasizes that creativity thrives on routine and discipline, suggesting that good habits nurture creative impulses.
  • Universal Application: Tharp believes creativity is relevant in various fields, enhancing problem-solving and innovation.

What exercises does Tharp recommend in The Creative Habit?

  • “Where’s Your ‘Pencil’?”: This exercise encourages identifying essential creative tools and always having them on hand for inspiration.
  • “Build Up Your Tolerance for Solitude”: Practicing solitude helps individuals become comfortable with being alone, crucial for creative thinking.
  • “Face Your Fears”: Identifying and confronting personal fears related to creativity reduces anxiety and promotes an open creative mindset.

How does Tharp suggest overcoming creative blocks in The Creative Habit?

  • Embrace Scratching: Tharp introduces "scratching," exploring various sources of inspiration to stimulate creativity.
  • Physical Movement: She emphasizes physical activity to break through creative blocks, suggesting movement can lead to new ideas.
  • Change Your Environment: Tharp advises changing surroundings or taking field trips to stimulate fresh perspectives and ideas.

What is the significance of rituals in The Creative Habit?

  • Establishing Routine: Rituals create a structured environment that fosters creativity, making it easier to begin the creative process.
  • Commitment to the Process: Rituals eliminate doubt, allowing individuals to commit to creative endeavors without hesitation.
  • Personal Examples: Tharp shares her morning workout ritual, illustrating how routines prepare the mind and body for creative work.

What is the concept of "scratching" in The Creative Habit?

  • Exploratory Process: "Scratching" involves exploring various sources of inspiration to stimulate creativity, akin to digging for treasure.
  • Generating Small Ideas: It's about generating small ideas that can lead to larger concepts, encouraging a playful approach to creativity.
  • Combining Ideas: Scratching often involves combining disparate ideas to create something new, highlighting the importance of connection.

How does The Creative Habit address the relationship between creativity and discipline?

  • Creativity Requires Discipline: Tharp argues that creativity involves discipline to practice and refine one’s craft regularly.
  • Routine as a Foundation: Establishing a routine helps develop habits necessary for sustained creative output.
  • Balancing Freedom and Structure: Tharp discusses balancing structured routines with freedom to explore, essential for successful creativity.

How can I apply the concepts from The Creative Habit to my own life?

  • Establish a Routine: Create a daily routine that incorporates time for creative practice, as consistency is key.
  • Engage in Exercises: Implement exercises like “Do a Verb” to stimulate creativity and inspire new ideas.
  • Reflect on Your Spine: Identify core themes or ideas that resonate with you and use them as guiding principles in your creative work.

What are some common mistakes to avoid in the creative process, according to The Creative Habit?

  • Overthinking Structure: Avoid fixating on structure, which can stifle creativity; flexibility is crucial for idea flow.
  • Sticking to Obligation: Obligation should not be the primary motivator; passion and commitment drive creativity.
  • Using the Wrong Materials: Avoid pursuing goals with inadequate resources; adaptability is essential for creative success.

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平均评分来自 39k+ 来自Goodreads和亚马逊的评分.

《创造的习惯》因其关于通过日常习惯和努力工作来培养创造力的实用建议而受到大多数好评。读者们欣赏萨普关于克服创意障碍、培养纪律性和识别灵感的见解。有些人觉得她的语气有些居高临下,且例子过于集中在舞蹈领域。许多人称赞书中的练习和真实生活中的轶事,认为它们适用于各种创意领域。批评者指出,这本书强调特权且缺乏多样化的视角。总体而言,它被认为是艺术家和创意专业人士提升实践的宝贵资源。

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关于作者

特威拉·萨普是一位著名的美国舞蹈家和编舞家,以其在现代舞领域的创新和影响力而闻名。她于1941年出生,1965年创立了自己的舞蹈公司,自那以来创作了超过160部作品,包括芭蕾舞、百老汇演出和电影。萨普的编舞融合了各种舞蹈风格,从古典芭蕾到爵士舞和现代舞。她获得了众多奖项,包括托尼奖和艾美奖,以及麦克阿瑟奖学金。除了编舞,萨普还撰写了关于创造力的书籍,并继续在纽约市担任编舞家,激励新一代的舞者和艺术家。

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