A decade ago a group of Dutch researchers postulated that anger may under some conditions be an effective spur to creativity. We’re unpacking that eccentric idea this week, and comparing it with our own histories as creators. Do anger and other negative emotions unlock creativity? Also: How and when can arrogance be useful? Plus: Bad sitcoms, toxic bosses, Jetskis and a standup desk you definitely did not want to explore.
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In this episode we're talking about tools of the trade. Every creative trade has them. But they function in a variety of ways: As...
This week we're talking about doing what you're bad at. Why do some people charge blindly full speed ahead, and others try to shrink...