Worklife with Adam Grant Lin-Manuel Miranda Daydreams, and His Dad Gets Things Done
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Jun 29, 2021 
Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator of Broadway hits like Hamilton, joins his father Luis Miranda, a political strategist and activist. They explore how Lin transitioned from teacher to playwright and the emotional labor behind creative projects. The duo discusses the importance of taking risks, as exemplified by Lin's performance at the White House. They also touch on family dynamics in creativity, the role of daydreaming, and the significance of cultural representation, particularly in Latino storytelling. Their conversation is infused with humor and wisdom on balancing work and life.
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Procrastination & Creativity
- Procrastinators may be more creative because they incubate ideas.
- They wait for the best idea instead of settling for the first, leading to better results.
Last-Minute Inspiration
- Lin-Manuel Miranda often writes crucial musical numbers right before workshops.
- He wrote the finales for In the Heights and Hamilton under pressure, proving incubation works.
Creative Time
- Creative processes don't follow strict schedules, but require dedicated focus.
- Allow for unproductive time, even if it seems like doing nothing.
