In her TED Talk, author Amy Tan discusses how she became a creative person by looking at the layers of her childhood, interests, experiences, and influences, as well as the more mysterious contributions of the universe around her. I hope this thoughtful, entertaining presentation gives you some new ideas about how to tap into your own creative reserves, and a new appreciation for the ways in which inspiration can suddenly strike. Even if you’ve watched it before, it’s worth a second viewing.
Amy Tan
Amy Tan: Where Does Creativity Hide?
Author Amy Tan talks at TED about creativity, and how she endeavors to make something out of nothing. Along the way she discusses quantum mechanics, string theory, serendipity, and the difference between truth and specifics. Some great mid-week inspiration…