Re: Getting Unstuck - How do you re-motivate yourself?
philip_pj wrote:
For the greatly creative, it never goes away. Any lull is more of:
\'reculer pur mieux sauter\' or: step back in order to better jump forward.
So a cessation is best viewed as a time to finetune the instincts, and better define what you are doing and refine what has been done thus far.
+1
Most craftsman / artisans encounter periods of dissatisfaction with their work. It is an indicator that they want more/better of/from it. Thus the need to \"think it through\" to figure how / what they are going to do to \"raise the bar\".
Buying a new lens or camera to \"jump start the mojo\" can be a bit like grasping at straws. Realizing that you haven\'t yet incorporated good lighting technique / control into your work and buying your initial lighting gear to grow your learning / repertoire may be a different matter. It kinda depends on your assessment of what/why you are making a change ... and knowing what direction you are trying to take your goals.
But, without the prevailing thought behind it ... you can wind up just \"blowin\' in the wind\" and find your mojo still mia. Reflective introspection can help you \"chart your course\" when you find yourself lacking direction to fuel your mojo.
Boys and their toys ... vs. ... man on a mission.
I think the answer @ which approach(es) may be effective to help regenerate your mojo again is rooted in who we are and who we want to be. Knowing whether you\'re just \"jonesing\" for the adrenaline that you used to to get, or are on a quest for inspiration and direction can be two very different things. Spending some time with a mentor/muse can help if you haven\'t decided which is the driving force behind your mojo that is currently mia ... you may be \"caught in the middle\" and could use some help transitioning.
carstenw wrote: cogitech wrote:
When life hands you lemons
Re: Getting Unstuck - How do you re-motivate yourself?
philip_pj wrote:
For the greatly creative, it never goes away. Any lull is more of:
\'reculer pur mieux sauter\' or: step back in order to better jump forward.
So a cessation is best viewed as a time to finetune the instincts, and better define what you are doing and refine what has been done thus far.
+1
Most craftsman / artisans encounter periods of dissatisfaction with their work. It is an indicator that they want more/better of/from it. Thus the need to \"think it through\" to figure how / what they are going to do to \"raise the bar\".
Buying a new lens or camera to \"jump start the mojo\" can be a bit like grasping at straws. Realizing that you haven\'t yet incorporated good lighting technique / control into your work and buying your initial lighting gear to grow your learning / repertoire may be a different matter. It kinda depends on your assessment of what/why you are making a change ... and knowing what direction you are trying to take your goals.
But, without the prevailing thought behind it ... you can wind up just \"blowin\' in the wind\" and find your mojo still mia. Reflective introspection can help you \"chart your course\" when you find yourself lacking direction to fuel your mojo.
Boys and their toys ... vs. ... man on a mission.
I think the answer @ which approach(es) may be effective to help regenerate your mojo again is rooted in who we are and who we want to be. Knowing whether you\'re just \"jonesing\" for the adrenaline that you used to to get, or are on a quest for inspiration and direction can be two very different things. Spending some time with a mentor/muse can help if you haven\'t decided which is the driving force behind your mojo that is currently mia ... you may be \"caught in the middle\" and could use some help transitioning.
carstenw wrote: cogitech wrote:
When life hands you lemons
Re: Getting Unstuck - How do you re-motivate yourself?
philip_pj wrote:
For the greatly creative, it never goes away. Any lull is more of:
\'reculer pur mieux sauter\' or: step back in order to better jump forward.
So a cessation is best viewed as a time to finetune the instincts, and better define what you are doing and refine what has been done thus far.
+1
Most craftsman / artisans encounter periods of dissatisfaction with their work. It is an indicator that they want more/better of/from it. Thus the need to \"think it through\" to figure how / what they are going to do to \"raise the bar\".
Buying a new lens or camera to \"jump start the mojo\" can be a bit like grasping at straws. Realizing that you haven\'t yet incorporated good lighting technique / control into your work and buying your initial lighting gear to grow your learning / repertoire may be a different matter. It kinda depends on your assessment of what/why you are making a change ... and knowing what direction you are trying to take your goals.
But, without the prevailing thought behind it ... you can wind up just \"blowin\' in the wind\" and find your mojo still mia. Reflective introspection can help you \"chart your course\" when you find yourself lacking direction to fuel your mojo.
Boys and their toys ... vs. ... man on a mission.
I think the answer @ which approach(es) may be effective to help regenerate your mojo again is rooted in who we are and who we want to be. Knowing whether you\'re just \"jonesing\" for the adrenaline that you used to to get, or are on a quest for inspiration and direction can be two very different things. Spending some time with a mentor/muse can help if you haven\'t decided which is the driving force behind your mojo that is currently mia.
carstenw wrote: cogitech wrote:
When life hands you lemons
Re: Getting Unstuck - How do you re-motivate yourself?
philip_pj wrote:
For the greatly creative, it never goes away. Any lull is more of:
\'reculer pur mieux sauter\' or: step back in order to better jump forward.
So a cessation is best viewed as a time to finetune the instincts, and better define what you are doing and refine what has been done thus far.
+1
Most craftsman / artisans encounter periods of dissatisfaction with their work. It is an indicator that they want more/better of/from it. Thus the need to \"think it through\" to figure how / what they are going to do to \"raise the bar\".
Buying a new lens or camera to \"jump start the mojo\" can be a bit like grasping at straws. Realizing that you haven\'t yet incorporated good lighting technique / control into your work and buying your initial lighting gear to grow your learning / repertoire may be a different matter. It kinda depends on your assessment of what/why you are making a change ... and knowing what direction you are trying to take your goals.
But, without the prevailing thought behind it ... you can wind up just \"blowin\' in the wind\" and find your mojo still mia. Reflective introspection can help you \"chart your course\" when you find yourself lacking direction to fuel your mojo.
Boys and their toys ... vs. ... man on a mission.
I think the answer @ which approach(es) may be effective to help regenerate your mojo again is rooted in who we are and who we want to be. Spending some time with a mentor can be valuable as well.
carstenw wrote: cogitech wrote:
When life hands you lemons
Re: Getting Unstuck - How do you re-motivate yourself?
philip_pj wrote:
For the greatly creative, it never goes away. Any lull is more of:
\'reculer pur mieux sauter\' or: step back in order to better jump forward.
So a cessation is best viewed as a time to finetune the instincts, and better define what you are doing and refine what has been done thus far.
+1
Most craftsman / artisans encounter periods of dissatisfaction with their work. It is an indicator that they want more/better of/from it. Thus the need to \"think it through\" to figure how what they are going to do to \"raise the bar\".
Buying a new lens or camera to \"jump start the mojo\" can be a bit like grasping at straws. Realizing that you haven\'t yet incorporated good lighting technique / control into your work and buying your initial lighting gear to grow your learning / repertoire may be a different matter. It kinda depends on your assessment of what/why you are making a change ... and knowing what direction you are trying to take your goals.
But, without the prevailing thought behind it ... you can wind up just \"blowin\' in the wind\" and find your mojo still mia. Reflective introspection can help you \"chart your course\" when you find yourself lacking direction to fuel your mojo.
Boys and their toys ... vs. ... man on a mission.
I think the answer @ which approach(es) may be effective to help regenerate your mojo again is rooted in who we are and who we want to be. Spending some time with a mentor can be valuable as well.
carstenw wrote: cogitech wrote:
When life hands you lemons
Re: Getting Unstuck - How do you re-motivate yourself?
philip_pj wrote:
For the greatly creative, it never goes away. Any lull is more of:
\'reculer pur mieux sauter\' or: step back in order to better jump forward.
So a cessation is best viewed as a time to finetune the instincts, and better define what you are doing and refine what has been done thus far.
+1
Most craftsman / artisans encounter periods of dissatisfaction with their work. It is an indicator that they want more/better of/from it. Thus the need to \"think it through\" to figure how what they are going to do to \"raise the bar\".
Buying a new lens or camera to \"jump start the mojo\" can be a bit like grasping at straws. Realizing that you haven\'t yet incorporated good lighting technique / control into your work and buying your initial lighting gear to grow your learning / repertoire may be a different matter. It kinda depends on your assessment of what/why you are making a change ... and knowing what direction you are trying to take your goals.
But, without the prevailing thought behind it ... you can wind up just \"blowin\' in the wind\" and find your mojo still mia. Reflective introspection can help you \"chart your course\" when you find yourself lacking direction to fuel your mojo.
Boys and their toys ... vs. ... man on a mission.
I think the answer @ which approach(es) may be effective to help regenerate your mojo again is rooted in who we are and who we want to be.
carstenw wrote: cogitech wrote:
When life hands you lemons
Re: Getting Unstuck - How do you re-motivate yourself?
philip_pj wrote:
For the greatly creative, it never goes away. Any lull is more of:
\'reculer pur mieux sauter\' or: step back in order to better jump forward.
So a cessation is best viewed as a time to finetune the instincts, and better define what you are doing and refine what has been done thus far.
+1
Most craftsman / artisans encounter periods of dissatisfaction with their work. It is an indicator that they want more/better of/from it. Thus the need to \"think it through\" to figure how what they are going to do to \"raise the bar\".
Buying a new lens or camera to \"jump start the mojo\" can be a bit like grasping at straws. Realizing that you haven\'t yet incorporated good lighting technique / control into your work and buying your initial lighting gear to grow your learning / repertoire may be a different matter. It kinda depends on your assessment of what/why you are making a change ... and knowing what direction you are trying to take your goals.
But, without the prevailing thought behind it ... you can wind up just \"blowin\' in the wind.\" and find your mojo still mia. Reflective introspection can help you \"chart your course\" when you find yourself lacking direction to fuel your mojo.
Boys and their toys ... vs. ... man on a mission.
I think the answer @ which approach(es) may be effective to help regenerate your mojo again is rooted in who we are and who we want to be.
carstenw wrote: cogitech wrote:
When life hands you lemons
Re: Getting Unstuck - How do you re-motivate yourself?
philip_pj wrote:
For the greatly creative, it never goes away. Any lull is more of:
\'reculer pur mieux sauter\' or: step back in order to better jump forward.
So a cessation is best viewed as a time to finetune the instincts, and better define what you are doing and refine what has been done thus far.
+1
Most craftsman / artisans encounter periods of dissatisfaction with their work. It is an indicator that they want more/better of/from it. Thus the need to \"think it through\" to figure how what they are going to do to \"raise the bar\".
Buying a new lens or camera to \"jump start the mojo\" can be a bit like grasping at straws. Realizing that you haven\'t yet incorporated good lighting technique / control into your work and buying your initial lighting gear to grow your learning / repertoire may be a different matter. It kinda depends on your assessment of what/why you are making a change ... and knowing what direction you are trying to take your goals.
But, without the prevailing thought behind it ... you can wind up just \"blowin\' in the wind.\" and find your mojo still mia. Reflective introspection can help you \"chart your course\" when you find yourself lacking direction to fuel your mojo.
carstenw wrote: cogitech wrote:
When life hands you lemons
