In this article, we shall attempt to pull together the most essential information about creativity, how creativity works, how to find hidden creative genius, and how to create meaningful work by learning how to make creative thinking a habit. When we think of creative geniuses of our world, the first few names that pop up in our mind are Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Leonardo da Vinci, and Ludwig van Beethoven. But believe it or not, all of us have an inner creative genius.
Most people think creativity is inborn—a trait only a few blessed people have. Well, this is highly debatable and to me, could not be farther from the truth. Like everything else, creativity is a skill. Like Focus it is a muscle, it can be trained to reach its maximum potential. With the proper knowledge and training, you, too, can unlock your inner creative genius. And in this article, you will learn exactly how to do that!
1. Stay Open to New Ideas
To unleash creative genius, the first thing we need to do is to always stay open to new ideas. This means we have to unlearn our previous ideas about creativity. Know that there’s no such thing as “naturally creative” or “naturally talented.” Even world-class athletes need training to win Olympic medals, and the same goes for artists. The artists we know aren’t lucky, nor did they win the creativity lottery. They worked day and night to develop their skills.
The point is, that no artist was born creative, and magnum opuses weren’t created overnight. Creatives shed blood, sweat, and tears to become truly great at their craft. While this can sound daunting, it also means that we, too, can become a creative genius – all we need is to put in the work and keep on practicing.
2. Practice X 3
My profession has a lot to do with creativity and my circle does have a few people who are creative. Every time I ask them how they honed their skills, they keep telling me the same thing: practice. All aspiring artists are probably tired of hearing that they need to practice, but there’s a reason why good artists keep telling us that—because it works! Have you seen those reels of illustrators where they showed their work from years ago to now? Did you see how much they’ve improved? It sometimes seems unbelievable because of how good they’ve become over time, but the real credit goes to their passion and years of practice.
So, let’s pick up the pen and write the very first article. Pick up the guitar and write the first song. Or pick up the brush and create the first painting. I know people may be reluctant to start off at once, and you’re probably thinking: what if it ends up really bad? Well, I have some bad news for you: it will not be as good as you might expect. But that’s also how it was for all the best creatives in history. It will be bad at the beginning, but don’t let that discourage us.
3. Entertain Curiosity
Have you ever heard of the saying: curiosity killed the cat? Well, I don’t really believe in that. I like to believe that the cat became a good artist. Why? Well, curiosity is deeply ingrained in our DNA. As humans, we naturally love to know the unknown. And if we want to unlock our creative genius, we have to allow ourselves to stay curious.
This is because curiosity is an important driving force for creativity. It allows us to ask, “What if?” As in: what if I create something new? Allowing ourselves to be curious sparks our interest to try new things. Curious about how a certain painting was created? Maybe you can try your hand at painting. Who knows, maybe you’ll end up enjoying it! And even if you don’t, at least you were able to try something new. After all, it’s the excitement of novelty that makes our lives worthwhile.
4. Nothing is Silly
Our creativity is usually held back by the fear of creating something “stupid.” But when it comes to creativity, there’s really no such thing. New ideas might seem bold and ridiculous, but that’s only because no one’s done that before. I would even argue that all older children’s magical stories were ridiculed until Harry Potter became mainstream.
The point is, if we want to unlock our inner creative genius, don’t let that voice in your head telling us our ideas are “stupid. This may stop us from creating. Sure, the first few ideas might not be really good, but as long as we allow ourselves to come up with new ideas constantly, the next one will always be better than the previous one and so on and so forth. The important thing to know is that when we’re creating, especially as a beginner, we must practice kindness to ourselves and our craft.
5. Always Simplify
Creativity is not rocket science. There’s no complicated formula that could solve the problem of how we can unlock our inner creative genius. Being creative is as simple as allowing ourselves to be creative. Let’s take some time during the day when we can practice. Research the techniques you need to master in order to get better.
Let’s not beat ourselves up if we feel we’ve created something bad. Like I’ve said, it’s all part of the process. Remember: being creative doesn’t mean rising to the level of the Da Vincis and Michelangelos of the world. It simply means being able to bring your imagination to life.
Wrap Up
Always remember that unlocking our creativity requires all of the above and maybe some more effort. By following these tips, we can tap into our inner genius and come up with innovative ideas that can benefit all aspects of our lives.
Unlocking the inner creative genius is easier than we might think. As long as we keep on practicing, learning, and satisfying our curiosity, our creativity will keep on developing.
In the process of becoming more creative. Trust the process, and soon enough, you’ll be able to breathe life into all your great ideas.
