Creativity is a balance between structure and chaos from "summary" of Creativity by John Cleese
Creativity is not a mysterious process that only a select few possess. It is not a gift bestowed upon a chosen few by the gods. Creativity is a skill that can be cultivated and honed through practice and discipline. It is a delicate balance between structure and chaos. Structure provides the framework within which creativity can flourish. It gives us the guidelines and boundaries within which we can work. Without structure, creativity would be aimless and unfocused. It would be like a ship without a rudder, drifting aimlessly in the vast ocean of ideas. On the other hand, chaos is the raw material from which creativity springs. It is the wild and untamed energy that fuels our imagination. Without chaos, creativity would be sterile and lifeless. It would be like a barren desert devoid of life. In order to be truly creative, we must find the delicate balance betwee...
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