There is a time to ad-lib and go with the flow. And there is a time to get our ducks in a row.
At libbing is fine for creativity. But getting everything organized and in its place is better for productivity. That’s a hard lesson for a creative like me who wants the muse to lead me wherever she wants to go.
Ducks are hard to get lined up. They scatter if you approach them. My creative mind likes to do the same thing. Thankfully, I’ve discovered there is a time for the muse to lead and a time to get productive. Know when to get your ducks in a row.
