The Creative Personality

The Creative Personality By: Dr. Csikszentmihalyi

Here’s my breakdown of creative folks…
Creative people have a great deal of physical energy, but they’re also often quiet and at rest.
Beyonce-She sings, dances, acts, writes songs, designs clothes, promotes advertising for make-up, hair color, and etc…But you never hear about her personal and private affairs (hence relationship & marriage to Jay-Z). I guess if I were this busy I would need an altar-ego too!

Creative people tend to be smart and naïve at the same time.
My sister-she is genius when it comes to academics, but constantly our family is there to pick up the pieces when
“I didn’t think that would happen” or “OHHHHH!” “I don’t know.”

Creative people combine playfulness and discipline, or responsibility and irresponsibility.
Kanye West-He is a creative genius when it comes to music, but an irresponsible meltdown having mess when it comes to everything else.

Creative people alternate between imagination and fantasy, and a rooted sense of reality.
Michael Jackson-Need I say more?

Creative people tend to be both extroverted and introverted.
My aunt-the cook. She keeps a packed house with family and friends enjoying her creative cuisines, but just as much as she loves the company, she loves an empty house just the same.

Creative people are humble and proud at the same time.
Oprah Winfrey-She comes from very humble beginnings and has made it to the top, but never bragging and extravagant.

Creative people to an extent, escape rigid gender role stereotyping.
Laila Ali-She is strong, powerful, and athletic. A successful female boxer that can dance with the stars!

Creative people are both rebellious and conservative.
Rihana-When she first stepped on the music scene, the world was introduced to the conservative and cute Barbados girl. With her umbrella in tow in 2007 she became the good girl gone bad-really bad with Chris Brown.

Most creative people are very passionate about their work, yet they can be extremely objective about it as well.
My Cousin-She by far is one of the most talented hairstylist that I know. She transforms people with the work of her hands, but she is her worst critic.

Creative people’s openness and sensitivity often expose them to suffering and pain, yet also to a great deal of enjoyment.
Michael Jackson-its such a shame that in this case suffering and pain defeated enjoyment.