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The courage to create
Book • 1975
In 'The Courage to Create', Rollo May delves into the nature of creativity, arguing that it is a fundamental aspect of human existence.
He posits that creativity involves laboring at the edge of knowledge and embracing the unknown, which often induces anxiety but also leads to profound joy and self-actualization.
May draws from various thinkers and artists to illustrate how creativity is essential for personal growth and societal progress, and he emphasizes the need for individuals to confront their fears and break away from conformity to achieve their full creative potential.
He posits that creativity involves laboring at the edge of knowledge and embracing the unknown, which often induces anxiety but also leads to profound joy and self-actualization.
May draws from various thinkers and artists to illustrate how creativity is essential for personal growth and societal progress, and he emphasizes the need for individuals to confront their fears and break away from conformity to achieve their full creative potential.
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Recommended by Joseph Lee to listeners, describing it as a series of short essays on creativity and the creative process.
The Alchemy of Writing
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Scott Barry Kaufman as one of his favorite books of all time and is ensconced in a philosophy that he is trying to carry the baton.
Scott Barry Kaufman as one of his favorite books of all time and is ensconced in a philosophy that he is trying to carry the baton.
s07e80 | Science of the Soul, with Scott Barry Kaufman
