When you think you aren't creative...
cre·a·tiv·i·ty (noun): the use of the imagination or original ideas, especially in the production of an artistic work.
cre·a·tiv·i·ty (noun): the act of combining current knowledge with memories, in a way that demonstrates your developed skills and personality.
In this episode:
Creativity and it’s definition
how to be creative (bonsai innovation VS newbie accident)
examination of the parts (deconstruction
convergent - seeing one problem, most common solution
divergent - multiple solutions
lateral - change goal
system - upstream and downstream, combined and in relation to
aesthetic - appreciation of the problem, well-crafted and beautiful solution
inspirational - another solution will make problem obsolete
“Nothing is original. Steal from anywhere that resonates with inspiration or fuels your imagination. Devour old films, new films, music, books, paintings, photographs, poems, dreams, random conversations, architecture, bridges, street signs, trees, clouds, bodies of water, light and shadows. Select only things to steal from that speak directly to your soul. If you do this, your work (and theft) will be authentic. Authenticity is invaluable; originality is non-existent. And don’t bother concealing your thievery - celebrate it if you feel like it. In any case, always remember what Jean-Luc Godard said: “It’s not where you take things from - it’s where you take them to."
― Jim Jarmusch