What people get wrong about creativity.
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00:37 - I. Creativity
03:10 - II. Art is Not a War
06:19 - III. Boredom is a Superpower
07:34 - IV. Don't Think
09:37 - V. Creativity is Like a Muscle
10:18 - VI. Developing Your Own Voice
Literally worked 4 hours today and I was like “I need to take a walk to think more creatively when I’m back” I agree - take better care of yourself. I find better sleep is always a good antidote to brain fog!
You only have 4 hours of 'mental energy' a day Like how you can only Sprint for 10-20 sec at max speed a day
@@rajunaidu7751 not sure it’s 4 hours my friend I ran a business for 18 months before this and was working 16 hours per day. It wasn’t sustainable but I was able to do it for a short period of time. Would love to know where you found that you only have 4 hours of mental energy? That would be great to know as I love learning and have never read any literature to support that hypothesis. However, that doesn’t mean it’s not true! Please let me know look forward to learning more!
You can’t mentally work for 8 hours straight. Maybe you can but it’s not sustainable. I used to work as consultant in a technical field (engineering). The majority of my day was occupied by writing worksite specifications, technical reports and service proposals. So basically, being creative in a technical way. I was mentally exhausted at the end of my 40h week. Even though I tried to take an hour long lunch break and some coffee breaks here and there, I felt like I was always reaching the limits of my mental capacities.
@@ShaunHolden you've definitely read How to win friends and influence people
@@KevinPetersdp I may or may not have had it in my hand about 2 hours ago too! 🤔 haha! How are you Kevin? How long have you followed Nathaniel for? Nice to meet you albeit virtually!
Can we just take a moment to appreciate the animations in this video? Amazing work, Nathan!
Dude it was great. Do youhave any idea how he did does light animations? They were beautiful and so captivating.
I think he's said before on one of the Patreon streams that his brother does the animations!
They are soo Good!
He lighted up man, I loved
I. Creativity - 00:37
II. Art is Not a War - 03:10
III. Boredom is a Superpower - 06:19
IV. Don't Think - 07:34
V. Creativity is Like a Muscle - 09:37
VI. Developing Your Own Voice - 10:18
The book "the war of art" is not about creativity being a war, it's about the resistance and procrastination.
Tq
THE LEGEND HERE ^^^^^^
Funny this video popped up. Lately, I've been on a mission to try to tap back into that intense creativity I used to have as a child. I miss that little girl who used to run through the forest, barefoot, creating worlds in her head and filling them with characters who would keep me company. I miss the little girl who decided to write an entire screenplay based off of three very minor characters in her favorite folk tale. I hated that as I got older, people always told me that I needed to "Get out of my fantasy world". Those were probably the most detrimental words anyone could have ever told me. But now, at the age of 28, I'm determined to delve back into my "fantasy world". To return to the land that once welcomed me with open arms. I've already noticed that my creativity has been a lot better and I've stopped telling myself I can't do certain things. This sense of creative freedom is something I haven't felt in so many years. ❤️
I agree, the war of art is a strange book, viewing creativity as a war is a strange and unhealthy perspective. I prefer to view it as play, I don't force anything, I just let myself drift towards what I'm naturally attracted to in the moment.
💯 👍 "Almost all creativity requires purposeful play." ~ Abraham Maslow
thats an amateur's approach. not conducive to an actual career in art
@@gabriellas amateurs approach is the play or the war?
For me, the biggest creativity boost comes from meditation. The first 5 minutes of "cooling down" mentally are just flooded with ideas. Can only recommend!
How many animations can you put in one video?
Nathaniel: yes
Your editing skills are truly amazing! You did nothing but just sit in front of a camera and talk, but all the little edits grabbed my attention so much and made me feel intrigued. Your creative expression is a true inspiration to me!
I believe they’re made by his brother! Nathaniel did a Q&A with him on the “No Backup Plan” RUclips page
Incredible video! I love the advice, graphics and animations. The point about being bored really resonates with me - it reminds me of that great video you made where you went into a lonely winter cabin in the middle of the woods. No distractions, just paper, books and lots of time to get bored and be creative! Very refreshing!
Does anyone have any idea how he did does light animations? They were beautiful and so captivating.
@@zacharyramsumair23 He has a Brother that does animations
@@Xanderex98 thanks so much. You are godsent
The little graphics and the sound design behind them... "*chefs kiss* "You're getting better and better at this Nathaniel!
It's ridiculous to think about how long I've known you and how far you've been in literally everything, storytelling, editing, visuals. Feels like it packs a perfect punch every time! Thanks NATHANIEL
That advice about boredom is really indispensable. I have to wonder how many creatives lived their life without really creating much because of how the internet took away all their boredom. I used to be really creative in highschool, but because of a combination of mental illness and "never having to be bored", I haven't created anything in a loooong time.
'Art is oxygen and I have to breathe.'
This caught me. I had to make a note of it, it's a summary of something I have felt all along.
This video is like I am hearing my first mentor. Word to word. I need to remind myself again. I am an designer and I work in a lot of fields. I am trying to get on new step working 24/7 and move out of the state and shift a lot of things and I found this advice very pure very good and trustful for all kind of artist. Thank you, my soul jut get back and I really enjoyed when you said art is like oxygen I need to breath it got me so deep. It is meaning of my life and I don't wanna to think where it will take me.
"Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." ~ George Bernard Shaw
I feel like the abundance of choice is what is crippling me. And although I know what to do, it's hard to push against the grain.
I used to be so obsessed with productivity that I felt like I always needed to do something. but then I learned to slow down and unwind. that was when bright ideas came💡
Searching for your creativity gives a whole new meaning to the quote, "Not all those who wander are lost.". 🤔
I am a teacher and was given the opportunity to teach from 8 to 11:30 and end my day at 12. I felt so much better on that schedule. it gave me time to relax, get personal things done, and more time to be a better teacher.
I love the fact your videos are edited to the point that I think u got a whole team of editors. It makes it so easy to keep up with what you're talking about.
this video made me tear up a bit. i recently discovered I have ADHD and for so many years I had no idea and thought something was horribly wrong with me and I kept pushing back against it. Now that I'm in therapy, and I know and I have support I've been working with it rather than against it. I have immense creativity but it can't flow unless I take care of myself. So daily I probably only spend 2-4 hours in creativity and the rest is for self care, sleeping enough, eating healthy, exercising, being bored, going on walks, watching my shows/movies that inspire me. YOU GET IT HAHA. But this video made me feel seen. So many people around me work for 12 hours a day making videos and when I do that my creativity plummets but now I can see things clearer, I know I am and what I want out of my videos and creativity and it just feels SO MUCH BETTER and more fun. And theres no rules. I create more now rather than feeling forced to keep up with the speed of it all. So thank you for making this. I think it will resonate with so many people.
ALSO- I am really stoked to buy that hat haha :)
Wow, I'm literally watching this in the middle of editing a project and worrying that I should just keep pushing through for 8 hours straight. Creativity really does come naturally in-between breaks and recharging, not long gruelling hours as if you're working a 9-5 job.
As someone who has worked for myself for over 10 years in creative industries (writing and investing), I couldn't agree more with all of these ideas. Nathaniel, you're appealing to a fast-growing target market. There are tons of us out here that are trying to balance getting stuff done and managing ourselves. These are all great ideas. Thank you!
I love his point about how to listen and let out hardware AKA our mind/body to act as the vessels for our interpretation of our own creativity, pure genius. I love Nate’s channel!
Does anyone have any idea how he did does light animations? They were beautiful and so captivating.
I think it's also important to take into consideration what systemic forces might be bogging you down. If you have those forces you can't self-care yourself out of them as an individual. Understanding this can help with frustration.
My favorite part of your clips is when you voice over your philosophical thoughts over visuals of your adventures, it’s just stunning to watch.
I am 66 years old and on the cusp of retiring. I find your videos unique and inspiring. I want to go back to creating and need to find my voice. I am learning from you. Keep going!
"Get enough sleep." Ironically, I'm watching this after midnight when I need to get up at 6am tomorrow.
Good stuff! I'm thinking about going for my MFA, and this was the pep talk I needed. Thanks, Nathaniel.
this is more like " find your people in the same community". it hits me again by the idea of creativity. You are such a great story teller that I wish I could become. thank you for sharing.
The production quality is on the next level
And the sound design OMG 😱
P.S it was already amazing before 😅
100% this. So many little details. Very, dare I say it, creative?
Does anyone have any idea how he did does light animations? They were beautiful and so captivating.
I have to confess, I'm NOT really very creative... at least not in an "artistic" way. I was drawn to this vid because I was hoping to steal a few tidbits to help me to think more creatively and maybe BECOME more creative. What I have come to appreciate about you is that (while you are extremely creative) you are willing to put yourself out there... to be open and vulnerable. And THAT (plus really great filmmaking) is what keeps me coming back. That's what I really want to bring to my own posts - a sense of authenticity. Some really good camera skills would be nice also, but mainly it is being able to connect with others in a totally real and relatable way, that makes all the difference. Thank you for continuing to do YOU!! Love the merch also!
I lied the idea of creativity is not linear with number of working hours, I always believe in this but you explain it very well. Thank you Nathan for your inspiring videos and subjects
My man, every time the edits blow my mind with how good they are, the next video takes it to ANOTHER level. You wizard.
Whoa, these animations are next level! Very insightful as always, and timely!
Damn just 1:57 into the video and I paused to say how much I appreciate the light you give out. It's like i can sense its not just words and nice videos, but you're really excited about life and sharing what you learn
So happy you're talking about this, because now in days people think creativity is a viral dance on Tiktok...
'eternally unsatisfied' is such a perspective shift, absolutely back it
The coincidence though! You had to post this just when I needed it! 😌
Art is oxygen, and I have to breathe... such a good line man. Reminds me of something Jerry Seinfeld once said when asked what his favorite joke was. "The joke that gets me to the next joke. Like what is your favorite breath? the one that gets me to the next breath" Best to you man. One of these days hopefully our time in Mexico City will line up and hope to meet you on that day!
All great advice! One thing I would add is how Robert Lax (Poet, mystic....) approached problems, HE SLOWED DOWN AND HE WAITED. You just can't rush things as much as we all want to. Thanks for sharing what you have learned over the years, at 69 I am just starting to understand these things!
The animations felt like from a disney movie - bright, fun, cool, captivating! Awesome video quality and loved all the points you made, definitely learned some new things about creativity!
I usually don't leave commons, but I can't stop myself today saying, ' you are awesome. I agree with you 100%.'
“Art is not a war” got me - would love to see you do a whole video on that concept & your perspective
This has to be my most favorite of your videos Nate! I loved your quote: “Art is oxygen and I HAVE to breathe.” I felt so inspired and reassured by the ideas and concepts you shared about how to be creative. Totally added to my favorites playlist for future use. Thank you! Also i would love to buy some new merch, congrats!!!
Agree 100%! We are all magical creators and each time we finish a project, an authentic piece of ourselves is set free ✨
I love the how you had the hat on, but didn’t say anything until the end.. it made me laugh to myself, and I think just that small part of your well crafted video shows why I keep watching your videos.
I'm an artist and while to an outsider it might look like I paint very little from day to day, people don't see that I am actually constantly working. Paintings cannot be forced. So a lot of my work is to be open, listen and look. But because I love what I do, it rarely feels like work.
I just finished editing one of my first videos and the itching feeling you talked about it's really there. Right before starting watching your video I tried to understand how I feel because I've never felt that and you gave me a lot of clarity and a big smile! Also I agree with you. Art is not a war, art is peace of mind.
As a part time creator, I've had to find ways to stay productive while avoiding burnout. It can be tough sometimes. You try and balance work, family, and video making and it can be hard. But the more I create, the more I find that little breaks and smaller chunks of work fit better than trying to force everything all at one time. My production process is pretty long and it can be frustrating at times to feel like I need to do more, but it almost always benefits me to rest, so that advice resonated with me and validated something I was already feeling. Thanks for another great video!
The editing just makes watching this video more satisfying
I feel like you are talking to me. I just had an argument with an introverted person telling me to tone it down. He was also telling me what he thought I needed to do for my youtube channel. People love to tell what they think when they aren’t willing to take risk and out themselves out there. They you so much for doing this video.
creativity is like a river flowing down the tumultuous terrain of a mountainous labyrinth of emotion
I liked the part a lot where you said about getting enough sleep and not thinking too much cause that doesn't lead us anywhere. Whenever I get stuck I watch your videos and everytime I do that I can feel myself growing and becoming my best self. I recently started bullet journaling and that has helped me a lot to learn about myself and my intention for life. Thank you. Amor fati.
Hat tip on the really effective use of graphic elements, coupled with sound design, to amplify the points you were saying. Rather than being distracting, they added to the experience, and in a broader sense, were a literal example of being creative.
And as for your points, I’m fully agreed. Trying to push through to get to your destination isn’t an effective way to go. Self care is an essential practice to live an effective, enjoyable life.
Funny, this morning I wrote a script for a video about how I'm feeling creatively uninspired for many of the reasons you mentioned. Nice video dude.
I agree with the opinion that boredom is a key to creativity and it completely makes sense. I just love watching your videos, these videos are not just full of information but also provide messages for practical life.
solid take . being creative is exhausting , and many don't seem to care or value it
How does your production quality keep getting better and better in every video?! Damn!
Thank you for this, your points are really invaluable for a new creator like me! 😇🙏🏽
Does anyone have any idea how he did does light animations? They were beautiful and so captivating.
I would add "play with time" to this list. i remember in grad school i would turn down ideas because i felt my time in this unusual space was super limited and so were my resources due to that limited time. I think if you are intentional about making time for boredom, making time for mistakes, repetition, etc., that's a useful mindset. Also, my best ideas and paintings come with limited time too, so there's that as well! that's more of a hack towards thinking less due to time limitations. Essentially, figuring out how to manipulate time so it works for your practice is a key ingredient.
Creativity is the power of feeling and is never a straight path it takes streets, mountains, and deserts to find the creative voice.
I agree with everything you said. I really like the creativity as a muscle that needs to be worked out analogy. I’m 63 and I am amazed at your thoughtful reflections on life!
This man makes the sponsoring section into a masterpiece HOW?
I really enjoyed many of these points particularly how you reject the whole idea of trying to "put in hours" when trying to be creative.
Subtle point, but I also really appreciate that for the advertisement, you had a countdown clock. This gesture shows that you respect people's time over your own short-term profits or RUclips statistics.
Thank you, Nathaniel
I think the most important skill is to learn things quickly. Despite the deluge of information, study resources and channels, it’s tricky to scaffold the concepts. Learn fast and efficiently and that way you can explore so much more in life. Folks can even have multiple careers! Also, I love you and your advice. Been a follower for last four years!!!!
I've been a Huel drinker for over 5 years, and this is the first time I see someone sponsored by them. I'm very happy it's you :D
Unfortunately, people in general don't understand how it takes to be creative and how to retain that creativity. Still, there are people who scoff on how being an artist is considered a job or even a career path.
We need creativity to be able to progress and innovate as a society. At the same time, society turns its back on creatives because they do not adhere to a calculated and formuliac system.
I really enjoyed this video. It just reminds me on how I need to restructure my creative process and how to fit it in a busy schedule I have currrently. I certainly need more sleep.
Thank you so much for this man. I’ve been feeling so burnt out because I’ve been working on my full time job as well as my side business and I’ve never given my time to relax since I feel like I’m wasting time when I’m just hanging out so I’d never do it. After haveing overwhelming anxiety and depression I’ve decided to let myself just take a day off to just relax and and do nothing. Thanks a lot for this man this video was a gem!
I would take a course specifically on your VFX workflow. Unbelievable what you're able to do with augmenting your A-roll.
Really love this shift in direction when compared to your old videos. It seems like you're flowing with life now rather than trying to force it.
"Art is oxygen and I need to breathe" 👏🏾 Soooo many gems dropped in this video. It was also beautiful to watch. Your editing style is amazing, timeless, and clean 🌠 Congrats on the merch launch, I love the Seek Discomfort crew 💕 P.S. My husband swears by Huel. I thought it was gross until I tried the peanut butter flavor 😉 Keep shining 👑
Thank you so much for mentioning The War of Art! I received it as a gift from a friend and I felt the exact same way about creativity and how I work as a creative. This was really reassuring.
I definitely agree with you on some level. I personally struggle sometimes with my creative work. When I create to publish content or further my career, I often forget why I create in the first place. I lose track of this need to express myself and learn about myself through art. Then I get into a slump and my art feels less honest, like a shadow of what it used to be. Then I have to come back to those first principles and only create for myself before sharing anything with the world. It's a struggle to find balance and I guess that's what makes the whole process interesting.
Josh this is so nice what you wrote, touching. I've read it many times. It's honest and astute and what artist can't relate? Well I'm prejudiced, the "learn about myself through art", is a high calling. Just think of the artists who have worked that way. Flipping back and forth because you have to make a living is probably an unavoidable sacrifice that might lead to you figuring out how to do that without getting bummed out. Wishing you the very best. note: Patty Smith writes every morning, always has, even when the kids were young, very early before they got up. That says so much. She never lost track of herself! Obviously.
@@susand484 Yeah it really is a difficult nut to crack. I find myself falling out of love with the craft sometimes and that’s hard on the mental. And I’m new to this whole world so I’m mostly learning. Thank you for the encouragement and also I appreciate the note on Patty Smith. Maybe starting the day by creating for myself might just provide the right headspace to work!
Loved the message and animation of all the graphs. Especially the part with time worked not equating to creative output, that really hit home for me.
You have to make yourself work to get creative task achieved, but time spent doesn’t translate to creative value. If it isn’t perfectly clear I’m not disagreeing I’m just further expounding on this thought.
@@JonJosephKuhn whats up my brotha!
@@DerekBearzi yo brother!
Does anyone have any idea how he did does light animations? They were beautiful and so captivating.
"The question is whether or not you choose to disturb the world around you, or if you choose to let it go on as if you had never arrived." ~ Ann Patchett, [Novelist]
This goes into my "life changing" videos playlist
this gives me a dopamine boost.. my people.. i love words... i love ideas
To unwind, being in nature and let yourself just be is part of the process of letting inspiration hit you and than you put it out 🌈
That bit of boredom and not thinking sealed it for me. Great thoughts Nathaniel!
Really love this quote on creativity.
''Not isolation, but attention is the fount of creativity. If your attention is profound, your experience of life is profound. This profoundness of experience may drip from you as poetry, music or in simple acts you do.''
- Sadhguru
"Art is oxygen and I have to breathe." is my most favourite quote now.
I really started to think I was a lazy person that finishes all the work in the same amount of hours but with less work but really sleeping and taking a lot of breaks helps me be very creative and productive. Thank you for explaining this to us !!!
I highly relate to the 1st point. As a content manager, my boss sometimes asks me to work on a copywriting task for 8 hours straight... and I can tell this is the worst way to deal with it. I often feel like the mere fact of seating in front of my laptop for hours in an office takes all my creativity away. And I sometimes simply need to take some fresh air or sleep on it to revive my inspiration.
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I think you are very right when you talk about time and creativity. I tried to be more "productive" and count the hours of work I was putting in. I judged myself and tried to work harder because I thought I was slacking and it drove me to a direct burn out. I should probably say that I am a musician and a tattoo artist, so both my "jobs" require quite a bit of creative energy. I thought I could do them both (doing music in my "free time", you know, like "normal people") but now I realize that the only way my music will ever have the space it needs, is if I put some boundaries in my tattooing career, or else there is nothing left for me to give. Now I only allow myself to work part-time in tattooing. I have less money but more time, my priorities shifted, and I am honestly happier. It isn't easy and I still find myself giving "excuses" to people of why I "work so little", but I guess I just need to get used to it myself, and when I finally see the results (I am in the process of writing my first full album), hopefully it will all feel worth it. I think it's also true what you say about not knowing how creative endeavours or projects will turn out, I don't know where it will take me, but I am in it for the journey.
This is such an inspiring video! One of my goals this year is to practice creativity for the sake of creativity. Without realizing it I’ve found myself so stuck on being productive that I’ve ignored my NEED for creativity. I teach my kids there’s no need to be perfect at what you’re doing in order to enjoy it but I rarely give myself that same grace. I see more happiness ahead this year. :)
I've been watching your videos for a while. I've found you to be one of my most genuine creators on RUclips. I really appreciate that you are adding further evidence to the idea that we are all inherently valuable just by existing, and that peace can be found when we realize this. Thank you for your work, Nathaniel.
this is gold, I so needed to hear this. I am in the final weeks of my MA Architecture and been feeling very stressed, anxious and depressed about the work. Now I think I am finally having a breakthrough, but I will only get there by taking care of myself. Amazing content, you're such an inspiration!
The editing in this video is next level.
I got a new job, and thinking that this could somehow be another skill that industry need or yada yada... but I couldn't be more wrong! I love this video, thank you!
I definitely think we should focus more on being creative, enjoying things, and resting. Some people say they don’t have time for that, but you make time for what you really want. Let’s all be a little bit more inspired!
Tied to this is the skill of being able to reinvent one's skillset. So many new industries are being created and old one's automated, that being able to quickly re-skill, and be creative with it (carving a personal niche, a way to stand out) will be a must for the future economy. Yuval Noah Harari talks about this more in his '21 challenges for the 21st century' book.
I was feeling like in a slump not too long ago. This video was perfectly timed. I personally belive that finding creativity is getting harder as we see/hear it everyday coming from everywhere. Then we start to mimic (something you pointed out). Finding your creative voice is a long process, I'm nearly 20 and I struggle to find it. But I'm going to do like you and take this as a long ride.
Also my tia has a saying that's similar to what you belive, "amor fati," she believes "todo es bueno." Really resonates in a similar way.
1. the information in this video, INCREDIBLE. 2. your animations make me happy, thanks!
7:03 I'm mind blown. this makes so much sense. I love this.
I’m still at that point where I feel like I’m imitating others on RUclips, but in the process finding my own voice. A necessary part of the creative process on RUclips, as you said. Thanks, Nathaniel!
it's the pokemon reference for me... your brother is one talented guy. "Don't think- try things." - was definitely the point that resonated with me most as a person who in the past would often get stuck in analysis paralysis.
this gives me an idea for DMN. if I feel bored well being productive, I should then bring my self to an even more bored state by just sitting there doing nothing with no stimulation, so that DMN will kick in and tell me "maybe being productive is stimulating or at least more stimulating then doing nothing."
I don't know how you did it but this is really the most artistic video I've ever seen... Even with a sponsored "publicity" related to other theme in the middle, you just made it geniusly 🤯👏🏻☺️
I like the "creativity is not a muscle". I think things like social media make creative people feel like they have to be constantly putting out new content to feed an algorithm. I've tried that, and it doesn't work for me. It's when I create things on a whim that I am usually the happiest with my work!
First of all, thank you very much for the marvelous content you have on your channel. I think you are one of the very few RUclipsrs I keep watching regularly.
As per the creativity, I find it very helpful to have free time to stay with myself, without having any external obligations - something like a voluntary lockdown for one or two days. When I don't have to constantly think about to-do-list, household staff or work issues, my mind starts feeling relaxed and recipient to new and creative things. In the everyday life, especially combining working with many other necessary or so-perceived tasks, it's hard to have this "island" for oneself. But since I am a morning person, a method which proves working for me is having the first hour of a day dedicated to myself. No phone, just some morning exercises, writing, reading or whatever I feel would make me feel happy, satisfied and belonging to my self. Even if the rest of the day turns out to be a complete mess, I know I can always rely on my first morning hour. And it's in this first morning hour when I am on top of my creativity and motivation. Idk if for some of you, guys, it works this way too 🙂
Currently reading the book ‘REST’ by Alex Soojung who has similar thoughts on rest and how it impacts our work. Rest shouldn’t be seen as an opposite of work but an ally of it and you don’t have to work for more than 4 hours to get more, you just need to optimize it.
Every single sentence that came out of your mouth was so beautiful I had to pause multiple times throughout this video to let the words sink in to my heart.
My absolute favorite was "Art is oxygen and I have to breathe". I mean... wow.
I also really enjoyed the animation and very excited for the merch!
I have to say animations in this video were another level , so well done and helped the content! I think we have to thank your brother for that ? So talented , great job.
Does anyone have any idea how he did does light animations? They were beautiful and so captivating.