There is no creative formula, but...

Creativity can’t be boiled down to a formula, but it can thrive within a system.

There is no formula for creativity.

Albert Einstein and Stanley Kubrick and Miles Davis and Toni Morrison didn’t follow formulas.

And yet I’ve created a system for creativity. It’s called The Remix Method and you can pre-order it now.

Yes, there is no formula for creativity… but I’ve made a system.

What gives? Am I just playing word games here?

A system is not a formula

A formula gives you a precise recipe for the same result every time. There is a secret formula for Coca Cola and they use it to manufacture a zillion gallons of identical product.

A system is different. A system provides a flexible framework that adapts to your unique style.

Steve Jobs famously called the computer “a bicycle of the mind.” A bike doesn’t pedal itself, and a computer doesn’t do your work for you. It makes you faster, more efficient, and more powerful.

That’s what The Remix Method does. It makes you a faster, more efficient, and more powerful creator.

One of the foundational tools The Remix Method provides is a map of the creative journey ahead. The creative process can feel mysterious and unpredictable. I orient you in the right direction, prepare you for the journey, and describe the milestones. But it’s your sweat that will deliver you to your goal.

The phases of The Remix Method

Here are the phases of The Remix Method system.

  1. Immerse

  2. Draft

  3. Build

  4. Return

The phases of The Remix Method

Phase 1: Immerse

  • Dive into diverse experiences and capture your insights.

  • Allow your mind to wander and play.

Phase 2: Draft

  • Develop rough drafts and iterate on your ideas.

  • Treat each draft as material for remixing.

Phase 3: Build

  • Construct your project with a focus on execution.

  • Shift your mindset to prioritize shipping.

Phase 4: Return

  • Reflect and market your work.

  • Prepare for the next creative cycle.

The Remix Method is a loop. Once you complete all four phases, you rest and renew, then return to phase one. 

The Remix Method is a loop

The more times you run this cycle, the more you progress, grow, and build a library of notes and ideas. You can then develop the strongest material from the archive you’ve created.


Have you ever felt like your creative potential is just out of reach? Pre-order The Remix Method now and start your journey to becoming a more efficient and powerful creator.

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