Brainstorms: Creativity and Complexity
I define “creative risk” as the wild ideas in our mind’s eye that we would love to pursue, but don’t because the cost (time, money, reputation...) is too much to bear. As a result, we play it safe in the form of making sequels in Hollywood, emulating successful campaigns in advertising, and “staying in our lane” or what we’re comfortable with in... See more
Scott Belsky • Talent Density, Feeling Special as a Service, Moving Past Prompts, and Product Leadership.
It is clear that in this new age of money management, people are focused on two things: minimizing volatility and short-term time horizons. Focus your creativity, research, and acquiring of expertise in the OPPOSITE of these things.
Capital Flows • Brainstorms: Creativity and Complexity
Because as we’ve sped up, as we’ve gotten dulled by algorithmically-driven content and creativity, as we’ve nestled into our bubbles and shied away from challenge, as we’ve been subjected to yet another sequel versus something new, as we’ve slowed up on reading and grappling with complex concepts... I fear we’ve stopped yearning for truly expansive... See more