The Creative Curve: How to Develop the Right Idea at the Right Time
by Allen Gannett
What is called creative genius is really the ability to understand the mechanics of the creative curve and use it to engineer mainstream success. This idea that creativity is something somewhat mystical runs rampant through Western civilization. Academic researchers seem especially obsessed with the idea that genius is some superior form of humanity.
What is called creative genius is really the ability to understand the mechanics of the creative curve and use it to engineer mainstream success.
This idea that creativity is something somewhat mystical runs rampant through Western civilization. Academic researchers seem especially obsessed with the idea that genius is some superior form of humanity.
Non-purposeful practice, which is practicing things you already know how to do, just reinforces mental processes that are already established. Purposeful practice allows the student to gain new mental methods and thereby improve their abilities.
“You can influence the career choice of that brain cell.” Furthermore, if you don’t challenge these cells with new experiences, they risk dying off.
Creative genius, it turns out, is a social phenomenon rather than simply a reflection of how innovative, forward-thinking, or influential any one person is.
"What is called creative genius is really the ability to understand the mechanics of the creative curve and use it to engineer mainstream success."
"This idea that creativity is something somewhat mystical runs rampant through Western civilization. Academic researchers seem especially obsessed with the idea that genius is some superior form of humanity."
"Non-purposeful practice, which is practicing things you already know how to do, just reinforces mental processes that are already established. Purposeful practice allows the student to gain new mental methods and thereby improve their abilities."
"“You can influence the career choice of that brain cell.” Furthermore, if you don’t challenge these cells with new experiences, they risk dying off."
"Creative genius, it turns out, is a social phenomenon rather than simply a reflection of how innovative, forward-thinking, or influential any one person is."
"Part of being a successful artist is being a persuasive salesperson for your own brand."
"The more familiar something is, the more we like it."
- →What is called creative genius is really the ability to understand the mechanics of the creative curve and use it to engineer mainstream success.
- →If you meet someone who is successful in a field you want to learn about, approach them. Be curious. Be relentless! As Wallach and others found out, most people are happy and willing to share their experience and knowledge. All you have to do is ask them.
- →For this reason, I call the ideal person to work with a conflicting collaborator. Basically, you don’t want to collaborate with someone who is so easy to get along with that they don’t push you. The goal is to find a person who will help you discover and overcome your flaws.
- →In short, the Ben & Jerry’s Flavor Gurus, brand managers, and marketers do not trust their raw instincts. Instead, they recognize their goal is simple: to listen to their audience. It’s a deceptively simple paradigm, but one that’s easy for successful people to ignore as their confidence grows.
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