Creativity can sometimes have negative aspects, and it's important to explore how it can manifest in different contexts.

The best founders can hold conflicting ideas simultaneously, such as feeling the pressure of a crisis while still pushing forward with sales efforts. This ability to manage cognitive dissonance is crucial for navigating the ups and downs of startup life.

Creativity is doing more than the first thing you think of; it's about pushing past 'good enough'.

Having a dominant personality and resilience is crucial for creators; they must be willing to challenge the notion that something is impossible and find solutions.

I liken internal negative loops in our minds to computer processes that consume resources; they can limit our potential and creativity.

Creativity is elusive and difficult to define, often involving rearranging existing elements or generating new ideas.

The relationship between mental health challenges and creativity is complex, with many artists experiencing both simultaneously.

To foster creativity, it's important to oscillate between being open and playful in questioning and being skeptical and critical in evaluating responses.

In the real world, the opposite of a good idea can also be another good idea, and sometimes the best solution involves contradictory approaches.