The worst thing a day job does is take time away from you, but it makes up for that by giving you a daily routine in which you can schedule a regular… - Austin Kleon

Establishing and keeping a routine can be even more important than having a lot of time.

Inertia is the death of creativity

Establishing and keeping a routine can be even more important than having a lot of time. Inertia is the death of creativity.

Establishing and keeping a routine can be even more important than having a lot of time. Inertia is the death of creativity. You have to stay in the groove.

Amateurs are not afraid to make mistakes or look ridiculous in public. They're in love, so they don't hesitate to do work that others think of as silly or just plain stupid. [...] Amateurs know that contributing something is better than contributing nothing.

you want attention only after you’re doing really good work. There’s no pressure when you’re unknown. You can do what you want. Experiment. Do things just for the fun of it. When you’re unknown, there’s nothing to distract you from getting better.

Establishing and keeping a routine can be even more important than having a lot of time.