Edison's famous inspirational equation suggests that genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. As most creative people are well award, this is a gross oversimplification. For one, we've seen that inspiration and effort feed off of each other in a dynamic interplay; indeed, they need each other for creativity to flourish. Writers who are more inspired, for example, actually do more work. Inspiration during writing is positively related to the productivity and efficiency of the final product. Inspired people are more likely, not less likely, to do the hard work to achieve their goals.