20 Things Highly Creative People Do Differently

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A grid of 20 tiles in four rows of five, each pairing a small navy-and-orange illustration of people and objects with a one-line trait. The traits are the same twenty listed in the text, in a different order and with slightly different wording.

Ever wondered what makes creative people tick?

Here are 20 things that set highly creative people apart:

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1. They often use procrastination to their advantage.
2. They have a hard time believing in themselves.
3. They live on the edge of joy and depression.
4. They struggle to finish projects on time.
5. They need alone time to recharge.
6. Their minds never stop working.
7. They take their work personally.
8. They battle resistance daily.
9. They resist the status quo.
10. They focus intensely.
11. They feel deeply.
12. They are deeply intuitive.
13. They need space to create.
14. Their creativity flows in cycles.
15. They think and speak in stories.
16. They are addicted to creative flow.
17. They never outgrow their imagination.
18. They connect dots better than anyone else.
19. They struggle to stay on task for long periods.
20. They embrace themselves, even if others don’t.

Creative minds are truly unique and inspiring.

Do you see these traits in yourself or others? …

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Source: Jay Mount on LinkedIn.