5 Quotes To Inspire Creativity

Creativity is elusive.

It’s discussed everyday, but coming up with original ideas can seem difficult. Creativity is one of the 4 C’s of an authentic life (care, creativity, connection, and courage) and we should incorporate it into our lives everyday. But many people don’t even know where to start. So here’s a handful of quotes, handpicked be me, that will give you advice and inspiration when you’re struggling to be creative.

1) I love this one, because it incorporates another one of the 4 C’s for an authentic life, courage. And it’s true. It’s not easy to put your ideas out there for the world to see. But have courage and do it anyways.

2) Picasso learned classical painting technique when he was a child, and has some of the best realist paintings I’ve ever seen as a teenager. But as he developed his artistic technique, he started to break the rules. And that is why we all know the name “Picasso” today. So don’t be afraid to break the rules.

3) When you do something unique and original, you are probably going to have some people side-eying you. They’re going to wonder why you don’t just go with tradition, with what’s always been done. Just ignore the side-eye. They’ll catch on eventually. Focus on the positive and keep on creating.

4) Coming from Albert Einstein, this means a lot. I mean, if you were asked to think of the first person that comes to your mind when you hear “knowledge,” You’d probably say Einstein. But he valued imagination more than knowledge. Go and imagine with what you have. You’ll get somewhere.

5) Make your own path in life, and don’t be scared to go where no others have gone before.

Now get out there and make something great.