Interview a creative person
I interviewed a middle school science teacher. Drew loves to customize old motorcycles in his spare time.
He feels being creative is having the ability to think, to problem solve, or come up with unique ideas. He stated that when he thinks of the creative process, he never has any issues coming up with ideas. He said he gets visions. He looks at things and sees potential in them. Often he gets an idea and tucks it in the back of his head for a while. It could be there for weeks or even months. He will let it percolate until the motivation strikes him to act. He claims nothing ever turns out how it was in his head. There are always issues that pop up. Sometimes things turn out pretty close to the way they were in his head, but other times they don’t.
As far as the importance creativity is in his life, Drew said it is vital. Creativity allows him to live the way he wants on a teacher's salary. Most of his creativity comes in the form of solutions to problems. Often times it relates to how he can do something without spending much money. He takes pride in his ability to come up with unique economical solutions to everyday problems, and enjoys the praise he gets when people recognize the thought that has gone in to what he has done. His last comment was, “You must have an attitude that it is okay to fail. I fail all the time at things. To me, those are the best learning experiences.”
What I’ve learned
Patterns are everywhere. I must sharpen my observation skills so I am able to see the many patterns in this world. Once I am aware of them, I will perceive what something might become and have a better vision of the future. Being able to see patterns gives me confidence to predict. It helps me become more efficient, take calculated risks, and solve problems in my life.
What would I do to become creative?
I must observe, explore, travel and have new experiences. I must learn as much as I can about the world. I must be willing to make mistakes and fail. I must also take time for thoughts to percolate then act on those ideas.
“Creativity takes courage.”
Henri Matisse
I interviewed a middle school science teacher. Drew loves to customize old motorcycles in his spare time.
He feels being creative is having the ability to think, to problem solve, or come up with unique ideas. He stated that when he thinks of the creative process, he never has any issues coming up with ideas. He said he gets visions. He looks at things and sees potential in them. Often he gets an idea and tucks it in the back of his head for a while. It could be there for weeks or even months. He will let it percolate until the motivation strikes him to act. He claims nothing ever turns out how it was in his head. There are always issues that pop up. Sometimes things turn out pretty close to the way they were in his head, but other times they don’t.
As far as the importance creativity is in his life, Drew said it is vital. Creativity allows him to live the way he wants on a teacher's salary. Most of his creativity comes in the form of solutions to problems. Often times it relates to how he can do something without spending much money. He takes pride in his ability to come up with unique economical solutions to everyday problems, and enjoys the praise he gets when people recognize the thought that has gone in to what he has done. His last comment was, “You must have an attitude that it is okay to fail. I fail all the time at things. To me, those are the best learning experiences.”
What I’ve learned
Patterns are everywhere. I must sharpen my observation skills so I am able to see the many patterns in this world. Once I am aware of them, I will perceive what something might become and have a better vision of the future. Being able to see patterns gives me confidence to predict. It helps me become more efficient, take calculated risks, and solve problems in my life.
What would I do to become creative?
I must observe, explore, travel and have new experiences. I must learn as much as I can about the world. I must be willing to make mistakes and fail. I must also take time for thoughts to percolate then act on those ideas.
“Creativity takes courage.”
Henri Matisse