Are We Born With Unique Creative Abilities Or Are They Made?

For some, creative talent seems innate; success seems effortless. For many others, it’s a long hard road. So can we create our own success?

Larry G. Maguire
Nov 4 · 6 min read

It’s been raging for centuries; is talent innate or is it cultivated by the environment? Are we born with the necessary creative…

Larry G. Maguire

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Freelance writer on Psychology of Creativity, Human Performance & Behaviour | Examining Happiness & Work | Slight Perfectionist | larrygmaguire.com/subscribe

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Articles on The Art & Science of Creative Expression. Learn how to nurture and maintain your creative abilities with science backed articles and personal essays on creativity

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