Don't think. Thinking is the enemy of creativity. It's self-conscious, and anything self-conscious is lousy. You can't try to do things. You simply must do things.
Quote by Ray Bradbury
I'm going on vacation for a few weeks in August. A vacation is very much needed and it’s great to get away from Seattle and recharge my batteries.
I plan on doing some beach reading – I have a great book by Steven Pressfield – but I'm not sure how my Kindle Fire will perform in the sand. The book I’m going to read is…
The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles
What does this book have to do with the Ray Bradbury quote? The War of Art is a guide to overcoming obstacles that block creativity and ambition. Essentially, the book is an instruction manual for living the Nike mantra of “Just Do It” – within the realm of one’s own creativity. I’m hoping that it proves to be an inspirational, motivating, and gets my creative juices flowing. Looks like I need to add writing a book review to my September ‘to do’ list!
Keith’s Recommended Wine Pairing: Just because I’m going on vacation, it doesn’t mean that I’m going to pass up the opportunity to talk up a great, undiscovered wine. The Ghost of 413 Red (2009) is a complex blend of Cab, Merlot, and Cab-Franc grapes that is bold and maybe a little rough around the edges. It’s got great tannins and finishes a little tart (not something I’ve tasted in a lot of Cabs). I’ve enjoyed the Ghost with pepperoni pizza and with a steak. Honestly, I’ve enjoyed it while working on my laptop late at night. Look for the ghostly white label of The Ghost of 413 – it runs about $15 at QFC – and learn more about the wine at www.giantwine.com.