- Don’t force inspiration.. Sometimes you have a deadline that compels you to be creative, or task that requires some imaginative elements. But focusing on goal-driven production may backfire. “Inspiration is not something willed. It’s hard to wake up in the morning and say , “I’m going to be inspired today.” The more you try to force it , the less likely you are to start. , you need to create a space for people to discover things about themselves. -Dr.Barry Kaufman