The Examined Life

What is creativity? [Jeff Madoff]

Feb 8, 2024

Jeff Madoff, a fashion designer, playwright, author, professor, and entrepreneur, explores the essence of creativity. They discuss how creativity is innate in every human, how it solves problems and translates ideas into businesses. Topics covered include pursuing passions, fear of being perceived as cringe, embracing risk, evolution of failure, starting new creative projects, and challenges in starting a podcast.

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Quick takeaways

Creativity is fueled by factors such as curiosity, engagement, humor, and connection.

Exploring childhood passions can provide insight into one's true creative calling.

Finding a balance between financial stability and creative fulfillment is important when pursuing creative projects or businesses.

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Creativity fueled by curiosity, engagement, humor, and connection

Creativity is an essential ingredient for a well-lived life, but it is driven by other factors such as curiosity, engagement, humor, and connection. It is important to nurture these qualities in order to tap into one's creative potential and find satisfaction in creative pursuits. Perseverance is also crucial, as it helps overcome the challenges and setbacks that come with creative endeavors.

Introduction

4min

Pursuing Passions and Embracing Learning

14min

Exploring the Fear of Being Perceived as Cringe in Creativity

2min

Fear of Criticism and Embracing Risk

7min

Evolution of Failure

16min

Starting New Creative Projects and Overcoming Over-Analysis

14min

Perseverance and Challenges in Starting a Podcast

9min

When you think of creativity, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s a disheveled Earnest Hemingway writing in a cafe in Spain. Or a prolific artist like Beyoncé who churns out hit after hit and sells out stadiums. But every single human being is a creative being. Creativity is about how you solve problems, how you put yourself out there and how you translate ideas into businesses. [Episode 35]

Jeffrey B. Madoff is a fashion designer, playwright, author, professor and entrepreneur. He wrote the book Creative Careers: Making a Living With Your Ideas based on the class he developed and teaches at Parsons School of Design, in NYC. Learn more about Jeff: • Check out Madoff Productions

• Follow Jeff on LinkedIn

• Read Creative Careers: Making a Living With Your Ideas

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