This is a wonderful talk by Elizabeth Gilbert of “Eat Pray Love” #1 best seller fame. She talks about genius and a different way of looking at it (or, an older way of looking at it). I can’t tell you how nice it was to hear someone else explain something I’ve felt myself. How you get your genius or how an idea/poem/story/invention et al come to you.
For me, it’s code. Or more accurately, algorithms. I’m not a coding genius, far from it! but, I can see a picture of what needs to be done for a particular idea. It’s just a case of finding the right syntax to fit the slots together.
My code comes to me and waits patiently in the corner. Sometimes for days, just poking me gently now and then until I get distracted by something. Then it seeps into my head. From then on, all time stands still and music is made. Sure, I can’t play all the instruments well and my composition may be basic but, a genie comes to play in my head and we always have painful fun learning enough new code so I can get it out of my head before I go crazy.
Watch the video, you’ll know what I’m talking about. All people that create things will understand what she goes on about. olé olé
plus, she sounds really clever, I like her much and I think we should have dinner one day.
16.02.09 4:42 pm
Andy, I have not seen and heard anything like this ever. So inspiring and completely mesmerizing. Thank you for introducing Elizabeth to me.
Having heard her, I can identify with your own take on your creativity. Ole or Allah indeed.
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#116.02.09 7:07 pm
Nicole: she really is an inspiration. I’d love to see her talk in person.
#217.02.09 5:25 pm
I’ve always felt the same way about creativity and the power of belief. There is a little magic in creating something–sometimes a lot of magic. Whatever it is, Elizabeth Gilbert has an amazing way of describing it. This video is so inspiring, I am featuring it on my site with an accompanying write up (to be done shortly). I will of course link to you.
Thanks for sharing. This is definitely worth watching:)
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#317.02.09 7:14 pm
Bobby: spread the word about this talk! she really hits the nail on the head.
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#717.04.09 4:06 am
So inspiring talk, thank for sharing the video
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