What I Learned About Creativity from a Man Painting on a Treadmill
8 days ago
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- #inspiration
- #creativity
- The author discusses their fear of failure and how it has hindered their creativity.
- Inspiration from grand works of art often makes the author feel inadequate rather than motivated.
- The author finds joy in the creative process through more down-to-earth sources, like the show 'Let’s Paint TV.'
- 'Let’s Paint TV' is hosted by John Kilduff, who paints while multitasking on a treadmill, blending drinks, and more.
- The show is chaotic, often featuring poor-quality paintings, inedible food, and offensive callers.
- Despite its flaws, the show’s embrace of failure and perseverance is what makes it inspiring.
- Kilduff’s persistence over 20+ years highlights the value of the creative process over the end result.
- The show teaches that failure is part of creativity and life, encouraging viewers to embrace imperfection.
- Kilduff’s philosophy is about enduring and enjoying the process, not just achieving success.