The creativity-killer nobody talks about

The one thing haunting us all.

We can be tremendously protective of our creativity. Vigilant, almost, as if our creative process is a mysterious force that resides somewhere beyond a mere mortals’ grasp. Magical as our creativity may be, we look for hacks, ways to increase our productivity, and, ultimately, nurture our creative output. We read, listen, learn, practice, and talk to become better at what we do. To become better creatives.

It is at the very core of these undertakings where the most vicious…