Dare to Suck

I’ve long wondered… why do some people consistently generate unforgettable creativity, while others simply never get out of the gate? The research on creativity and imagination is crystal clear: all human beings are capable of creative expression, which shows the problem isn’t natural talent. It’s also fascinating to see someone shine creatively after changing jobs, when they never generated as much as a doodle at their previous gig.

It turns out, the biggest creativity blocker of all is fear. ...