Many people value creativity, both in their professional and personal lives. But what does it really mean to be creative? In the first episode, Alexis Botaya sets out to dispel some common myths about creativity and show that it isn’t the preserve of a gifted elite—it’s just about knowing how to work it.
Lesson 1
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One of creativity’s greatest enemies is the automatic reflexes that prevent us from thinking “outside of the box”. Naturally, overcoming these deeply rooted and unconscious habits takes time and effort. But in the long run, rewiring your brain will increase its neuroplasticity and give your creative thinking powers a boost.
Lesson 2 • 6mnCreative thinking involves questioning the status quo on a continual basis. Inspired by the principles of the Bauhaus school and applying the “5 whys” technique used by many startups, Botaya tells you how to avoid common conceptual traps so you can skirt the obvious and go straight into the creative zone.
Lesson 3 • 6mnCreativity is a bit like building a fire. To make it bigger and keep it going, you must continuously stoke it. And curiosity is your fuel. By opening your mind to the world around you, you’ll get into a routine of inspiration that moves you into the creative process. Just make sure you aren’t fixating on results.
Lesson 4 • 5mn