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.
In the last episode of Season 2, we're recalling the worst things that ever happened to us as creative people, and trying to excavate...
There's a misconception that creativity means coming up with ideas. But ideas are one thing, results are another, and the distance between them can...
How do you know if what you're creating is any good? This week: Juggling the internal and external critics. Plus: Humility, shouting at clouds,...