Wired to Create

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Is it possible to make sense of something as elusive as creativity? Based on psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman's research and Carolyn Gregoire's article in the Huffington Post, this work offers a glimpse into the "messy minds" of highly creative individuals. It reveals the latest findings in neuroscience and psychology, alongside engaging examples from artists and innovators throughout history, highlighting the practices and habits that foster creative thinking. The authors explore a series of paradoxes—such as mindfulness and daydreaming, seriousness and play, openness and sensitivity, and solitude and collaboration—to demonstrate that embracing our contradictions allows us to access our deepest creativity. Each chapter delves into one of the ten attributes and habits of highly creative people: Imaginative Play, Passion, Daydreaming, Solitude, Intuition, Openness to Experience, Mindfulness, Sensitivity, Turning Adversity into Advantage, and Thinking Differently. With insights from the lives and works of creative luminaries like Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, and Thomas Edison, this exploration enhances our understanding of creativity and offers guidance on enriching this vital aspect of our lives.