The Surprising Truth About Being Creative

TLDROriginals are nonconformists who have new ideas and take action to champion them. They feel fear and doubt, procrastinate, and have bad ideas. But it is because of these qualities that they succeed.

Key insights

🔑Originals are nonconformists who have new ideas and take action to champion them.

💡Originals feel fear and doubt, procrastinate, and have bad ideas.

🌟Being quick to start but slow to finish can boost creativity.

💪Embracing the fear of failing to try can motivate oneself.

A lot of bad ideas are necessary to get a few good ones.

Q&A

What sets originals apart from others?

Originals are nonconformists who have new ideas and take action to champion them.

Do originals feel fear and doubt?

Yes, originals feel fear and doubt just like the rest of us.

Do originals procrastinate?

Yes, originals procrastinate and have bad ideas.

Can procrastination boost creativity?

Yes, being quick to start but slow to finish can boost creativity.

How important is it to embrace the fear of failing to try?

Embracing the fear of failing to try can motivate oneself to take action.

Timestamped Summary

00:13Introduction to the story of how the speaker passed on investing in Warby Parker

01:23Introduction to the concept of "originals" and their characteristics

03:21Discussion on the benefits of procrastination for creativity

07:34Exploration of doubt and fear in the creative process

09:50Importance of generating more ideas to increase the chances of coming up with something original

11:13Emphasizing the importance of taking action and overcoming fear and doubt

12:38Discussion on the fear of embarrassment and the need to share ideas

14:48Summary and encouragement to embrace the qualities of originals