Lateral Action: Two Creativity Myths

Are These Two Creativity Myths Holding You Back?

The Genius and the Tortured Artist

Of course, this is in part what the myth of the Creative Genius is based on – the idea that there are people with Special Talents who simply do not have to work at it. The river of original and striking thoughts is always flowing by their door. They spend their lives idly lounging, and once in a while offhandedly turning out a finished, polished masterpiece. Any idea becomes brilliant once they pour on some of their Special Sauce. 

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