This week we were posed this question from Davis, "In your own creative productivity (even if it is just writing term papers), how much of the final product is due to hard work, one or more sudden 'insights,' or some chance happenings or discoveries (p. 141, 2004)?"
At first thought I began thinking, "Of course it has to be mostly hard work! I did not get the brains of the family so I must work hard to compensate for my lack there of." But after thinking deeper into the true meaning of the question I had a glimmer of hope. Yes in fact, I realized, many of the projects I have been the most proud of are created from little insights and discoveries. Does this mean I may truly be creative? Oh boy I sure hope so!
When you think about research, term papers, group projects, etc. although hard work is certainly a huge component, sudden insights can certainly help you to turn something good into something great, A+ work (or in teacher language, a level 4).
I guess if I must break it down into terms Davis would like to see I would say the following equation is true (in my humble opinion):
50% hard work + 25% sudden insights + 25% chance discoveries = creative productivity
I have to admit, growing up a small town girl raised by a family tree full of working class full blooded Americans I appreciate hard work and how far it can take you. That effort combined with an extra spark of creative thinking can lead to some pretty amazing ideas!
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