After reading a beautiful piece of writing about Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke's football strike partnership in 1999 by Matt Dickinson, I was reminded of the vital importance of our creative partners in life. To help you recognise and value yours, I work through some that spring to mind in my life, how they vary, and why they matter for our creativity. I dig into: Why partners matter for our creativityTypes of partnersThe different ways they nourish usThe difference between long-term, ...

The Creativity Diary Entry 19: Golden hour comfort, learning through humour, burning bridges and gallows humour

Welcome to 'The Creative Condition' podcast: an ongoing exploration of human creativity to help you navigate an increasingly automated world with your story and soul. The show is hosted by creativity coach, Founder of The Creative Condition, author and illustrator Ben Tallon. Creativity is an often misunderstood pillar of human happiness, something far bigger than artistic talent and crucial for fulfilling lives and careers. But in a data and efficiency-obsessed world, self-awareness, story and soul are more important than ever.
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