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Start over again

Start over again

10th Apr 2025

CREATIVE WORKOUT:

Think of something you’re really bloomin’ great at. We know, there’s probably a lot to pick from.

Now imagine starting from scratch. All your experience, knowledge and lessons learned erased, just a blank slate.

Your task:

Write a 5-step beginner’s guide to mastering it all over again. Start from the very beginning:

  1. What would you teach yourself first?
  2. How would you stay motivated when things get tough?
  3. What common mistakes would you avoid this time?
  4. What shortcuts or hacks would help you level up faster?
  5. What mindset would you need to stay curious and open as you learn?

 

Why this works and is good for you and your creativity…

Seeing your skills through fresh eyes helps you:

  • Spot what really matters
  • Rediscover what makes your work great
  • Find new ways to teach, learn, and grow

Fresh eyes are a creative superpower!

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Try this too:
If you woke up with amnesia tomorrow (go with us here), what would you need to relearn to be brilliant at your job?

Reflect, reset, reignite your creativity. Or pass it on to someone who could use a fresh spark.

 

Join the creative bootcamp and sharpen your creative thinking

 

INSPO WARMDOWN:
It started as a hobby…

Take a look here at these 10 examples of when people’s hobbies have had an impact on the world.

 

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