“You don’t have to switch careers or move to Silicon Valley to change your mindset. You don’t have to become a design consultant or quit your job. The world needs more creative policy makers, office managers, and real estate agents. Whatever your profession, when you approach it with creativity, you’ll come up with new and better solutions and more successes. Creative confidence can inspire whatever work you already do—because you gain a new tool to enhance your problem solving practices without having to abandon any of your existing techniques.” – Tom & David Kelley, Creative Confidence
I’m sure everyone sometimes feels like they are close-minded when it comes to their field or hobby of interest. Sometimes it takes time to realize that, no, it doesn’t mean you are not creative or you are not cut out for your field. You just need to open up your mind to the possibilities and opportunities. They do exist, which can be unexpected for the people who feel limited. But don’t sell yourself short, this can be built. Creative confidence is about believing in your ability to create change around you and achieve far more than what you think you are capable of. The brothers, Tom and David Kelley, wrote a great read on creative confidence.
The Growth Mindset
Let go of the thoughts that you are not capable. You have to believe in your abilities. Never doubt the extent of your talents. Growth is possible. Going beyond your own limitations is very possible. Nobody is born with limited intelligence. The start of creative confidence is to step out of your comfort zone and just believe. Even if you make mistakes, it’s okay. Failure is part of the learning process. It helps you take risks and overcome challenges. Overcoming this can make you confident in yourself. Soon enough, you will be able to take falls in stride and be optimistic. These words ring true, trust me.
Do It, Not Try It
Widen your horizons. Why say “I’ll try”? Actually believe and say to yourself, “I can do it.” It really makes you more firm in your positive and inspiring work ethic.
A Job, A Career, or A Calling
What matters the most is about how you view your career or position. Looking at your field in a new way can help make all the difference. It helps to think about if you are fulfilled professionally and personally by your field. If you are unfulfilled, which is understandable, doing side projects and hobbies can help you destress from work but also make you feel more energized. I personally love to venture into reading, writing, and research!
Don’t be afraid to take the first steps to your ideas. Set a creative goal such as jotting down one new idea and inspiration in a daily journal for the next month. Once you put your ideas on the page, you are ready to take the next step which is taking action upon these ideas!
I found this book and its lessons to be a very good read. I relate to it and adhere to these lessons very much. I hope that you may find comfort and inspiration from it as well. Happy growth!