From Toni Morrison to Andy Warhol: 5 daily routines that fuelled creative genius

You don't need to rise at dawn or work 10 hours a day to become a creative genius. History shows a diverse range of daily routines.
A daily routine can help increase creative flow. History proves it.

Sometimes, shaking up a daily routine can be the most effective way to unleash new bounds in creative productivity. There’s been a lot of focus on morning routines in particular, but in reality, history’s most innovative thinkers each had incredibly customised approaches to their day. 

Here are five of some of history’s most famous creative thinkers and their unique approaches to daily routines. 

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David Burton is a writer from Meanjin, Brisbane. David also works as a playwright, director and author. He is the playwright of over 30 professionally produced plays. He holds a Doctorate in the Creative Industries.