See Magic Everywhere: How Paying Attention Transforms Your Creativity

In our fast-paced world, we often rush past the details that make life rich and inspiring. Austin Kleon’s 'Keep Going' invites us to slow down and pay attention—to truly see the world around us.

Drawing is a powerful tool for this. When you sketch a leaf, a cup, or a street scene, you engage deeply with shapes, textures, and light. This mindful seeing is a form of meditation that reconnects you with the beauty hidden in the mundane.

Slow looking takes this further. Spending extended time with a single object or artwork reveals layers of meaning and sparks new ideas. Museums now host slow art days, encouraging visitors to linger and discover.

By cultivating this habit of attention, you train your creative mind to find magic in everyday moments. This shift in perspective fuels innovation and joy.

Try this: pick an ordinary object and spend 15 minutes observing or drawing it. Notice what you hadn’t seen before. This practice opens doors to deeper creativity and presence.

Sources: GrowthHabit notes, Dan Silvestre summary, Austin Kleon podcast 4 1 3