I read something online (I can't seem to find it, but if you know what I'm talking about, please share it in the comments), that says the artist is one of the bravest types of people. Although I think that is a giant exaggeration and I hope I never take myself that seriously, there is some truth to it. Artists are constantly facing rejection and/or apathy. Their work is often undervalued in relationship to the time it takes to create. Ever been told you can't be paid, but it will be great "exposure?" They are asked to sacrifice their ethics for success, and left for dead once the money dries up. While I might shy away from calling it heroic, the artist's work is hard. So next time you are faced with resistance, failure, or just having trouble getting started, embrace these troubles as part of the process. Realize that anything you create is even more beautiful because of the struggles that needed to be overcome. Keep fighting the fight even when the fight has run out.

I'm sure there may be some people that might accuse me of hyperbole in titling this post "life-changing." But that is only true if you define creativity as "the ability to create art." If you looked in the refrigerator and there was nothing to eat, and you didn't starve, then you did something creative. You found a way to solve a problem. Life is a non stop sequence of creative challenges, from finding an alternative route to work when a road is closed and thinking of a new way to convince someone of your point of view, to painting a picture or writing a song. It all involves imagination and inventiveness.

What are your tips on being creative? Do you agree with the ones above? Anyone read (:cough: listen) to War of Art? What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments below.