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.
How do we measure success in creative work? Is it about the reception the work gets, or is the scale more elusive? Answering this...
Every creator likes think they're shiny and golden, dancing with their muse in a singular act of invention. But is that true? Is that...
It's one of the paradoxes of creative life: the longer you do it, the more tools you acquire, the more it becomes the goal...
