Understanding the structure in which we organize our ideas and creative work can help us make real achievements in our creative work.
This concept is an evolution from both Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs as well as David Allen's Horizons of Focus but adjusted for the creative professional whose lines between various areas can often blur between work and passion.
The habits that we practice each day are what bring us closer to achievement.
The activities you start today culminate into the next stage of your journey.
Questions to ask yourself
The places we focus our attention are where we place our state of mind.
As we grow in our creative work we are told to look at successful artwork and learn from them. It’s how we educate ourselves on taste and develop an eye for growth in our creative work.
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The work we participate in helps define our style and creative voice.
These projects have definitive start and end dates, where we can either find success or learn something new. We collect data we collect research and grow.
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The different facets of your life where you are engaged one way or another.
These can include different creative work like your experimental work or your role at the company or your personal areas like family, friends, or other communities.
Questions to ask yourself
The objectives we set for ourselves can dictate how we can achieve success in the short term.
Our creative work can be a moving target, and our interests and values can change over time just as we do.
Questions to ask yourself
The “why” that helps us inspire not only ourselves and get out of bed in the morning, but the audience that we create our work for.
Our purpose and direction come from our past history and unique experiences beyond our creative work and it’s what equips us to connect to others on the human level.
Questions to ask yourself
Structuring our creativity in a way that utilizes PURPOSE in the highest level of hierarchy makes it easier for us to make decisions as we turn our attention to the lower levels in the day-to-day rhythms of our lives.
6. Purpose
5. Goals
4. Areas
3. Projects
2. Resources
1. Tasks / Calendars
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