“If you hear a voice within you say, ‘You cannot paint,’ then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced” — Vincent Van Gogh
Creativity defines the human species — it underpins our favourite technology, music, arts and every other tool or product we use everyday.
The human mind is naturally creative, constantly looking to make associations and connections between things and ideas. It wants to explore, to discover new aspects of the world, and to invent. Don’t stand in the way of your creativity.
Most people view “creativity” as a talent. But that spark of genius can be nurtured and triggered using a variety of techniques.
In “Beyond Talent”, John C. Maxwell asserts that a person’s natural abilities are overrated and frequently misunderstood. While talent is an undeniable advantage, it accomplishes nothing by itself.
If talent is not paired with the right mindset and decisions, it wastes away and eventually evaporates. Everyone has an area of giftedness — something they do exceptionally well. However, the pivotal choices you make in life — apart from the natural talent you possess — will set you apart from the masses of people trying to skate by on talent alone.
In Talent is Overrated, Colvin argues that deliberate, methodical, and sustained practice is the way to achieve true mastery.