What is the daily routine of creative people?

Want to develop a better work routine? Discover how some of the world's greatest minds organized their days. read more

An answer is suggested in a fascinating book by Mason Currey, Daily Rituals: How Artists Work. It describes the work routines of 161 famous writers, painters, musicians, and other creative people including a few scientists. read more

Many famous creative people produced their works while managing a day-job or other family commitments. They found a way of building time for projects into their everyday life, even if this resulted in an unusual or challenging routine. Taking regular breaks, can result in a keener ability to problem-solve. read more

We have the same needs as non-creative people, so unless we are independently wealthy, our routines include getting up in the morning, having coffee and breakfast, going to work, talking to friends and family, etc. Creativity is an internal process; supposedly Einstein's best ideas came to him while he was shaving. read more