3) John Legend
Multiple Grammy award winning Writer/Singer John Legend is regarded as one of the most incredible writers in the industry. Consistently producing original works of great creativity, what does he have to do to get from the pen to the people?
A) Don't stop believing in your own Talent
A huge believer in self belief and how it can fuel the creative process. His first single, Get Lifted was the result of being the first Artist to be signed to Good Music Records in 2004. It was "An attempt to define who I wanted to be in the eyes of the public... we tried to reflect where we were musically at that time"
B) Let It flow...
In various interviews John Legend has suggested that the music of a thing flows from a place where words cannot fit straight away. He lets the music and the rhythm flow out, records it then goes back and adds the words. When the magic happens, capitalise on it and then go back to refine what came naturally in order to make the most of what your gift offers.
C) Collaborate
His career has been spurned on by his personal ability, but his entire Career - from being on Lauren Hill's Track in his 1998 debut, to his work with Kanye West - has been a result of collaboration and team work. He uses his belief in team work to reflect in his ability to help the world around him, having worked on many charitable and political causes he believes in.
Little thoughts to go away with...
These are ways in which successful people have stayed creative - but it's eveident that each of the processes work for them and what their needs are. Take the time to analyse how you work, how you work well, and what you need to keep it going. Then, spend the time applying those things to your everyday life in order to keep that creative flair in your day to day. Let it give you as much room to breathe and relax as it does to create.
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