Perhaps we fear we’ll fail to create
something effective. Maybe we’re afraid of asking questions. Do we have unrealistic
expectations of perfection? Fear of failure? Fear of success? Are
we afraid of being judged, disliked or criticized?
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Whatever the reasons, fear blocks creativity and conspires to keep
our personal and professional lives adrift on a sea of mediocrity. Fear is an anchor limiting our choices
to ineffective clichés and recycled formulas.
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Preeminent psychologist Rollo May concludes in his landmark book, The Courage to Create,
that the “creative stage” in authentic adults goes far beyond ego and self-actualizing. Theorizing
on the various stages of development within human lifecycles, May believed a person in the creative stage of life accepts
destiny by facing anxiety, fear and uncertainty with courage.
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A defining revelation in Steven August Papa’s educational development
and career foundation, The Courage to Create profoundly influenced his intuitive creative ideology, collaborative
work ethic and world-class creative direction.
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steven august papa | creative believes
we deliver our best work when we face creative anxiety and uncertainty with our courage
to create.
