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Unlocking Your Creative Genius: Seven Tips For The Mindset Shift You Need to Make it Happen

Clayton J. Hester
3 min readJan 18, 2023

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Are you tired of feeling creatively stuck? Do you long to tap into your full potential as a creative individual but just can’t seem to make it happen? If so, you’re not alone. Many people struggle with unlocking their creative genius, but the good news is that it’s possible to make a shift in your mindset that can help you unleash your inner creativity.

The word “genius” comes from the Latin word “genius” which means “guardian spirit” or “tutelary deity.” In ancient Roman religion, a genius was a divine spirit that was associated with a person, place, or thing. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to refer to exceptional natural ability or talent, particularly in the arts and sciences. Nowadays, the word “genius” is often used to describe someone who is incredibly talented or intelligent, and it is often associated with creativity and originality.

“Genius” is not an exclusive title.

It’s a common spirit.

Here are a few key mindset shifts that can help you tap into your creative potential and unlock that genius:

  1. Embrace Failure

One of the biggest obstacles to unlocking your creative genius is the fear of failure. We are often told that failure is bad and…

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Clayton J. Hester
Clayton J. Hester

Written by Clayton J. Hester

Country boy. Explorer of the creative process & life, the arts, storytelling, innovation and history of ideas. Omnia in gloriam Dei facite — claytonjhester.com

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