Find Creative Inspiration and Invent the Unknown
Forest Fire Jan 5 1984
© Donald Sultan
A Test of Creativity
What do photographer Michael Kenna, writer Mary Pope Osborne, visual artist Donald Sultan, and entrepreneur Elon Musk have in common?
A. Curiosity
B. Dogged Drive
C. Risk-Taking Genes
D. Penchant for Hard Work
These four personalities probably have more in common than we know. But the most convincing single answer (besides the time-honored “All of the Above”) is this: they all have a commitment to creativity— with full life force.
I posed some questions about creativity to this diverse group and was struck by the strong unifying thread in their answers.
The responses are inspiring. Their creative lives produce unique results—identified with them and only them. Since there is a further story to tell, this is Part I of a Creativity series. More inspiration to come.
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