Steal from the minds of others before writing anything

Before you create anything...
You need to steal.

But in the “feed your brain like it’s training for the Olympics” kind of way.

Because you can’t create from nothing.
Your mind isn’t a factory.
It’s a kitchen.

You’re not manufacturing ideas.
You’re cooking them.

And just like your body needs the right food,
your creativity needs the right content.

So if your ideas feel flat?
It’s probably because you’ve been feeding your brain junk.

Scrolls don’t count.
Clickbait doesn’t help.
Noise doesn’t nourish.

You need to curate your inputs like your creativity depends on it.
Because it does.

Here’s what that looks like:

1. Follow people who make you think, not just feel good

2. Listen to podcasts that widen your perspective

3. Read things you wouldn’t normally read

4. Revisit what made you curious as a kid

5. Take notes of everything that inspires you

But here’s the thing most people forget:

Everything is inspiration.

Literally everything.

The other day, my friend, who is a fantastic film director, went on a date.
It went terribly wrong.

Like, painfully awkward.
But it sparked the idea for his next movie.

That’s how creativity works.
You never know when something will hit.

So keep your eyes open.
Keep your ears open.

Your mind is an unlimited field of creativity.
Tap into it.

Good creators don’t wait for inspiration.
They live in a way that invites it.

They study.
They steal.
They remix.
They create.

You want better ideas?

Then start by choosing better inputs.
Pay attention to the world around you.

It’s all part of the process.