Your best creative assets do not occur unless you do a mental shift. You have to be in a positive frame of mind because inspiration is fleeting. I walk to work for inspiration and to clear my mind.

Ben-Israel links creativity to deliberate mental and physical habits rather than to passive “talent.” The “mental shift” suggests moving out of stress, distraction, or self-criticism into a receptive, optimistic state where ideas can surface. By calling inspiration “fleeting,” he emphasizes timing: creative insights appear briefly and must be met with readiness. His practice of walking to work functions as a ritual that clears cognitive clutter, regulates mood, and invites associative thinking—an everyday method for making space for imagination. The quote also implies that professionals can cultivate inspiration through routine, mindset, and movement, turning creativity into a repeatable part of work rather than a rare accident.