Mise-en-place
French, literally ‘putting in place’.
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The creative’s place of work is like the professional kitchen.
The professional chef doesn’t go looking for the ingredients while he is creating magic.
Everything is there, where it should be, as it should be.
The only mess that’s allowed in the room is the chaos created by the act of creativity.
“The hospital room may be spotless and sterile, but birth itself will always take place amid chaos, pain, and blood.”
Steven Pressfield in the book “Do the Work!”