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What if everything you thought about creativity was wrong? Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, senior research scientist at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of The Creativity Choice, challenges our assumptions about what it means to be creative.
Forget the notion that creativity belongs only to artists, designers, and “creative types.” The biggest misconception limiting our potential is believing creativity equals art. Engineers solving problems, parents inventing dinner solutions, and you navigating your day—all require creative thinking. Yet many dismiss their abilities because of a narrow definition of creativity.
Dr. Ivcevic Pringle reveals how creativity actually works. It’s not a linear process but more like an elevator that skips floors—you start with one destination but may end up somewhere else. This unpredictability isn’t a flaw but a feature of innovation.
Perhaps most liberating is the truth about confidence. We don’t need complete belief before beginning, just enough to take the first step. As Georgia O’Keeffe admitted, she was “terrified of everything she ever did,” yet still created groundbreaking art. Confidence builds through action.
This episode explores how claiming a creative identity changes our work, why doubt is inevitable, and how community prevents “one-hit wonders.” Dr. Ivcevic Pringle also shares research on why physical engagement sparks more innovation—and why AI, despite its power, still can’t truly depart from average patterns.
Whether you’ve always considered yourself creative or not, this conversation offers both validation and challenge. Start small, embrace discomfort, put in the reps, and remember... the magic happens outside your comfort zone.
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Chapters
1. Developing Creativity in New Ways (00:00:00)
2. Everyone is Creative (00:01:37)
3. Trekkies and Imagination (00:04:41)
4. Beyond "Creatives": Creativity for All (00:06:38)
5. Three Parts of the Creativity Journey (00:11:03)
6. Owning Your Creative Identity (00:17:12)
7. Embracing Doubt in Creative Work (00:25:47)
8. Creative Block and Breaking Through (00:31:42)
9. The Tactile Process of Creativity (00:38:53)
10. Final Thoughts and Future Connections (00:44:26)
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