Author: clfuu

“Passion is one great force that unleashes creativity, because if you’re passionate about something, then you’re more willing to take risks.” —Yo-Yo Ma

What are you passionate enough about to take a risk?

There’s something irresistible about a big box of crayons. Even if your picture isn’t going to use all those colors, it’s still nice to know that they are there.

How is your creativity enhanced by broader access to resources?

“There is no innovation and creativity without failure. Period.” —Brene Brown

How has a failure led you to something unexpected and new?

It seems bewilderingly improbably that an egg-laying rabbit would become a symbol for a major religious holiday. On the other hand, resurrection seems pretty improbable as well. Maybe being likely isn’t all that related to being meaningful.

What improbable thing inspires you?

Thomas Edison said that “Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration.” Malcolm Gladwell claims that it takes 10,000 hours of practice to gain true mastery of a skill. Creative genius is great, but it rarely turns into anything notable without a whole lot of hard work.

What do you care enough to work hard at, even though you don’t get paid to do it?