Creativity requires a balance of focus and openness from "summary" of Sparks of Genius by Robert Root-Bernstein,Michèle Root-Bernstein
Creativity, at its core, is a delicate dance between two seemingly contradictory states of mind: focus and openness. Without focus, our creative energies scatter in a million different directions, never quite coalescing into a coherent whole. On the other hand, without openness, our minds become closed off to new ideas, perspectives, and possibilities, stifling the very essence of creativity. Focus is essential for channeling our creative energies in a concentrated manner towards a specific goal or problem. It allows us to delve deep into a subject, exploring its nuances and complexities with precision and clarity. Without focus, we risk getting lost in a sea of distractions, unable to make meaningful progress towards our creative endeavors. However, focus alone is not enough to fuel creativity. We also need openness – a willingness to embrace uncertainty, ambiguity, and the unknown. Openness allows us to break free...
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