2. Allen Gannett: Debunking The Myths Around Creativity & How To Unlock Your Creative Potential
My guest today is Allen Gannett, author of The Creative Curve: How To Develop The Right Idea, At The Right Time. By interviewing everyone from billionaires to neuroscientists, Allen developed four steps, backed by science, that you can follow to achieve creative success.TIMESTAMPS:00:39 What inspired Allen to write this book2:12 Debunking the creative myth around Mozart4:23 The truth behind JK Rowling & Harry Potter7:04 IQ and creativity8:59 Why you can learn new things, even at an older age12:09 The truth about the 10,000 Rule15:54 Creativity tip: The 20% Rule20:08 Ben Franklin method & balancing novelty 25:13 Why you need a creative community28:49 The importance of testing & feedback31:17 Two books that had a huge influence on AllenLearn more about the author:Twitter: @AllenInstagram: @AllenWebsite: Allen.xyz***If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe and leave a positive review.Discover my favorite books: alexandbooks.com/bestbooksConnect with Alex & Books:Twitter: @alexandbooks_Instagram: @alexandbooks_YouTube: Alex and Books