Active Recall With Walter & Francis

How to be a Creator #3: Recognize the intersections

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Shout out ChatGPT for this summary:In this recording, I share my thoughts on the importance of intersections and imitation in creativity. Drawing from David Chang's "Eat a Peach" and Jerry Saltz's "How to Be an Artist", I argue that aspiring creators should cast their nets wide and cultivate a broad set of skills. How, you ask? Well, it involves stepping out of your comfort zone and exploring different fields. Imagine chefs experimenting with recipes from a cookbook - we can all apply the same approach. Now, let's add an interesting twist. Think of combining different interests, much like Steve Jobs blending calligraphy and technology, or MKBHD melding tech with ultimate Frisbee. Intriguing, isn't it? So here's my tip: Find your intersection and dive into it. It's a unique blend that could lead to your breakthrough in the creative world.That sounds probably better than what I would’ve come up with.Here’s the David Chang quoteStudy Shakespeare instead. Even if you're 100% sure that you want to be a chef, I w