#069: Polina Marinova Pompliano — Writing Newsletters and Non-Fiction, Ambition vs Delusion, How to Study & Learn From Geniuses
London Writers' Salon
Making Creative Connections and how to keep being Creative
Grant Achatz, the chef of Alinea, believes that ideas are everywhere, and the key is to be open to receiving them. He exemplifies 'connecting the unconnected' by finding inspiration from disparate sources like art and music and applying them to the culinary experience. He emphasizes that holding unrelated ideas in our minds can naturally lead to innovative connections. Facing stage four tongue cancer, he discovered that taste is not just limited to the tongue, but is also influenced by visual and olfactory cues, leading to heightened creativity. Achatz constantly disrupts his own success by completely revamping the menu every few months to avoid stagnation, a practice reflecting his commitment to remaining creatively engaged.
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