Where to Find Inspiration
June 28, 2019 by drj
Filed under Dr J's Blog
All people are different and each has its muse. But some basic ways of getting inspired that are most common among successful people will work for everyone.
Read biographies of those people who you admire.
Study biographies of your idols. Because you should understand that all celebrities, famous scientists and successful people are just regular human beings that once started their way to the top from scratch. They are just like us, but we want to be them and learn their experience. The smallest you can do for this is to take page after page reading about their vicissitudes of life. This way you will not only learn something new about them, understand the price of their success, not only take their experience into your arsenal and become a little more competent but also become inspired.
There is something magic in seeing how one simple person began their journey at a point A, and sometimes at the beginning of this journey, the life situation of many great ones are much worse than the routine of an average person. And having a point B in your memory (that is what this person has achieved and how you know them today) you understand that you can do it too.
Watch the world around you.Oddly enough, many interesting and even wonderful events are happening around us. And those who can notice them become quite successful people. Well, okay, except for the few percents that are just happy about their lives and think the current state of things is enough.
Try to perceive this world as children for whom everything is so new and interesting. They do not pay attention to rumors, gossips and all kinds of negative information. It is normal for small kids to stop for a few seconds to admire the way their dad reads a newspaper feeling exciting emotions, or to watch how bright and gentle the sun shines today. Because they grow up, learn, observe every little detail and get inspired by everything around them. Where this naivety disappears with years?
Yes, maybe at this moment you will miss your bus. So what? After 10 minutes, another one will arrive, and the moment missed here will never be returned. You need to understand that the value of inspiration for the whole day costs much more than the moments that you save while in a constant race: running for a bus, for a discount, for meaningless details.
In no case should you deny the fact that sometimes to be somewhere on time, you need to rush and be punctual. Inspiration is not about the daily race because everyone can find a little time for contemplation, it is about what is happening around you.
Listen to music Inspirational music is a deep source of new energy and ideas. Knowing all the power and specificity of the influence of music on a person, it is impossible to recommend anything. People are different and different music affects everyone in different ways, you must know what works for you.
The importance and value of inspiration on a way to success in life is undeniable. This is wonderful to realize your uniqueness and be inspired by what others will not notice at all. Sometimes you just have to clear your mind and try to observe the smallest details the world serves you and as soon as you catch the mood, the work will be done in a matter of minutes. Find your ways of getting inspired and your creativity will grow.