Creative Genius: No, don't work until you feel sleepy

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This thing called artistic insomnia
Featuring the GOATED creators
All the interesting words that just got added to the dictionary

THE BIG IDEA

Artistic Insomnia

I was yesterday years old when I figured that the best time to work as a creative is when you feel sleepy. Well, according to this piece I just read.

Don't we just learn every day?

Apparently, the famous painter & sculptor, Pablo Picasso consistently created such incredible art as a result of his nocturnal work habits.

He would arrive at his studio around 2 p.m. Work until he was hungry. Break for dinner. Return to his studio around 10 p.m. Then, get back to work until 4 or 5 a.m. These manic nightshifts led to him averaging roughly 3 new pieces of art a day. Or, night rather.

Some psychologists have also confirmed the link between creativity and sleepiness. They say a drowsy mind is better at forming fresh connections between unconnected ideas, fostering creativity by letting random thoughts flow more freely.

In simple english, the sleepier you are, the freer your brain can think.

Or as MIT puts it, that moment when you’re nodding off is a sweet spot for creativity.

(Think about all the random shit that floods your mind anytime you switch off the lights, settle into bed, and allow yourself gradually drift off to sleep..…)

Working at night also offers the solitude many creatives crave. At least you get no disturbances from nosy colleagues. And your phone’s not constantly buzzing with Slack messages or ‘quick’ work calls… Eeerr, I assume.

So yes, you can go ahead to tell your boss…

Dear Sir/Ma,
~~CareerBuddy~~ Research says I should stop working during the day and start working at night. As such, I won’t be at work tomorrow.
Peace ✌🏾

But if you sleep off, YOUR GOD IS WITH YOU.

OPINION PIECE BY: ONOME AKPODONOR

ARTISTIC SHOWCASES

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Roana Tella is a Nigerian artist who constantly shows us that she has hacked this art thing.

Go ahead and feed your eyes( or creativity with some juice)

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MONETIZATION INSIGHTS

How To Win Your First Client

There are many ways to get your first freelance gig. Someone spoke with a range of successful creatives to find out how they did it

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CREATIVE SPOTLIGHT

The Goated Creators!

Emerging as standout talents among an impressive pool, Julius Agbaje from Nigeria and Asmaa Jama in the African/Diasporan category have claimed the coveted titles of the 2023 Access ART X Prizewinner.

Their selection came as a tribute to their artistic brilliance, innovative perspectives, and the significant influence they are anticipated to have on a global scale.

Who says this can’t be you this time next year?

This has the gist in detail

JOBS OF THE WEEK

This Is Where The Money Is

Brand Marketer at Grill24
Creative Lead at Superside
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Brand Storyteller at Kora
Community Manager at Carry1st
Creative Manager at 6th Sense Marketing Agency
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Senior Writer at Zapier
Technical Copywriter at WebFX
Medical Question Writer at Osmosis

COMING UP

The Creative Economy Summit

BusinessDay Media has partnered with TRACE and MTVBase to host this summit for YOU on the 12th of December, 2023 in Lagos, Nigeria!

This conference will serve as a platform for all stakeholders in the creative industry, including professionals in music, film, fashion, gaming, and animation, to engage in insightful discourse, network, and explore investment opportunities.

And the cool part is.. it’s FREE!

JUICE

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Written & Edited by Onome Akpodonor