The Pressure of Success: Navigating Creativity After a Breakthrough

This chapter examines the psychological choices creators make after achieving initial success, highlighting the balance between exploiting existing ideas and exploring new ones. It discusses the challenges faced by artists, including impostor syndrome and the fear of not meeting expectations, particularly in the context of follow-up projects. The conversation also analyzes the dynamics of success in the music industry, shedding light on the phenomenon of one-hit wonders and the impact of creative innovation on sustained achievement.