Creativity articles
When people first start developing their creative skills for the first time, they often go through a similar sequence of learning and trying new things. They take something they already know and like, such as a drawing or song produced by a famous artist, and then: Copy it, until they can reproduce or perform it [...]
They aren't. People think that any small mistake or embarrassment is going to be noticed and judged by everyone around them. Yet in reality this is not what happens. Even if you do something embarrassing, like falling over, forgetting a word while speaking, spilling coffee on your shirt or snorting while you laugh, and you [...]
What makes successful people succeed? A number of factors they come up with if you ask them may include: Hard work Grit and being willing to keep going through challenging times Having the resources to develop what you are thinking of Focusing on quality, delighting the customer, being the best A supportive network around you [...]
If there is one myth about creativity that I wish would just stop, it is that some people are "right brained" and creative, whereas others are "left brained" and analytical. This lie has caused millions of people to doubt their own creative ability, or for people to consider themselves more creative than other people they [...]
Researchers have found that Zoom, Teams and other videoconference tools can stifle creativity. According to a new research study just published in Nature, collaborating with someone using screens instead of sitting face to face resulted in both participants being less creative. This was from a field and laboratory study looking at the creative performance of [...]
The most successful creative people are the ones who put in the time and effort. They have the grit to work and practice for years, in order to build up the skills to produce highly creative work. However, investing this amount of time and effort over many years requires the motivation to keep going. The [...]
Have you ever caught yourself daydreaming while still doing an activity, only to then realise you don't remember anything that happened for a while. A classic example is that people have no idea what happened while they were travelling or commuting. You arrive at your destination and then realise you have no idea what was [...]
When you are trying something new, you are likely to fail on your way. Repeatedly. In fact, one thing which separates highly productive creative people from others is just how willing they are to push through the hard times and keep going. It requires perseverance. And one of the best ways to explain what it [...]
There is no such thing as a truly original idea. No, I am not saying that to discourage you being creative. Instead, it is important to understand that every idea is built upon and adapted from something that came before. All ideas are a new combination of previous knowledge. But each time you make a [...]
"What is my biggest weakness? Well, I can be a bit of a perfectionist..." Would you consider yourself a perfectionist? Many people would, especially those who are high achievers and those who strive to produce world changing creative ideas and innovations. In fact, with modern society's continued focus on working harder and hustling more, many [...]
