Creativity 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
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Staying creative is all about flexibility. When your frame of mind is rigid, closed and focused on control, you’ll never be open to discovering new horizons. That’s why you must push yourself to accept uncertainty, let things go and be ready to face those who think differently from you.
Lesson 5 • 5mnThe creative process shouldn’t always be a solo act. You need other people and their different opinions to make your ideas a reality. But it is important to foster a creative environment based on trust—not fear—so individual talents can also find collective expression.
Lesson 6 • 5mnCreativity is sometimes threatened by everyday obstacles. As a result, staying motivated depends upon our ability to accept the limitations of time, money and even other colleagues. In this episode, Botaya shows you how putting perfection aside and working with what you have can transform a crisis into a creative opportunity.
Lesson 7 • 5mn