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On Creativity: John Cleese on “Design Better”

The legendary John Cleese—of Monty Python, Fawlty Towers, and more—is no stranger to creativity. In this course adapted from the Design Better podcast, John discusses the essential elements of the creative process, emphasizing the importance of playfulness, the role of the unconscious mind, and the value of collaboration. He highlights how confidence in creativity builds through practice and the ability to embrace ambiguity and refine ideas iteratively. Along the way, Cleese also touches on the transformative power of humor and the importance of minimizing distractions to maintain focus and enhance creative output. This course is ideal for creative professionals, designers, writers, and artists, as well as anyone interested in enhancing their own creative process.

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