# Less Creative, More Done

> Trying to be original everywhere stops progress; focus on what matters instead.
- Title: Less Creative, More Done · Bawolf | Shortify
- Summary: Trying to be original everywhere stops progress; focus on what matters instead. Creative constraints help make better work by focusing energy where it counts.
- Keywords: bryant, secret studios, jam session, flow, music, creative constraints, songwriting, technology, startups, Less, Creative, More
- Source: Bawolf — https://blog.bawolf.com/p/you-might-want-to-try-being-less
- Author: Bryant
- Published: 2026-10-09T18:31:10.743+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bryant, secret studios, jam session, flow, music, creative constraints, songwriting, technology, startups
## Jam Session Insight
Trying to be original everywhere keeps you from getting anywhere.

> It all just falls away
## Flow and Focus
We talked about flow: for me it was writing, for Jon it was music and skating.
## Sketching, Not Perfect
We made a playlist of songs with the right energy and studied them for clues.
## Creative Constraints
Using others' work helped find rhythm and chord progressions without overthinking.
## Abundance Over Scarcity
I saw abundance: writing many songs helps find the right one without fear.
## Less Fear, More Focus
Focus energy on the right things; you can’t reinvent the entire discipline.
## What Happens Next
I’m shadowing artists to learn how they make creative choices and share lessons.
## Key takeaway

Creative constraints help make better work by focusing energy where it counts.