Write when inspired; rest when tired
I came across this zeldman.com post via Daring Fireball, and while it’s from the perspective of a writer and web designer, it applies to any creative-for-pay endeavor. It makes a powerful case for results-based work (the opposite of presenteeism). A must read for any manager of creative sorts.
For a metaphorical approach to this very topic, take a look at Coffee and Creativity.
And since we’re kind of on a “you can’t rush art” theme here, take a look at Pixar’s “How We Do It“.
