I was reading Thinkertoys by Michael Michalko and there is an exercise about finding inspiration. He says that everyone should have a personal Hall of Fame that exhibits people who inspire you in. Just like any good Hall of Fame it should be well-rounded, remember, inspiration isn’t just needed in one aspect of your work. So I’ve been compiling a list of people that inspire me in multiple areas. While compiling this list you should note that you should have something from those people that you can read or watch that will inspire you. This is the important part, if you write, read what others wrote, if you film, watch what others filmed. Having a go-to list of inspiration before you are needing it is being properly prepared.

“Chance favors the prepared mind.” – Louis Pasteur, 1854

Who is in your Hall of Fame?