# The creative process James Clear of [Atomic Habits](https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits) fame 1. **Discover** - Read a lot. Observe the world. Notice.  2. **Collect** - Immediately record anything that strikes you.  3. **Generate** - Build on your notes to brainstorm lots of ideas. 4. **Combine** - Connect previously unconnected ideas. 5. **Refine** - Edit, edit, edit. Select the best.