The Secret to Being More Creative

It doesn’t require special skills or talent.

Vyna Nguyen
Nov 7 · 5 min read
Photo by Nicole Geri on Unsplash

lot of people I’ve talked to claim that they aren’t a creative person. “I can’t come up with unique ideas nor am I good at art” — is what I often hear when I ask why a person doesn’t think they are creative.

Being creative is often perceived as a personality trait — like you’re either born with it or you…

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