Jordan Peterson - Why Being Creative Is Problematic And Even A Curse

Don't be thinking, that creativity is such a good thing. It's a high-risk/high-return strategy. So if you're creative... You guys are going to have a hell of a time monetizing your creativity. It's virtually impossible. It's really, really difficult.

Because, first of all, let's say you make an original product.
You think the world will be the pathway to your door, if you build a better mousetrap. It's like, that's complete rubbish. It isn't- it isn't true in the least....Jordan Peterson - Why Being Creative Is Problematic And Even A Curse

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🎓 ABOUT JORDAN PETERSON :

This audio clip was taken and edited from Jordan B. Peterson. Jordan Peterson is a Canadian clinical psychologist and a professor of psychology at the University of Toronto.

Psychology professor Jordan Peterson has become a controversial figure ever since speaking out against Bill C-16 (2016), a law that adds gender expression and gender identity to the Canadian Human Rights Act.

He has received both praise and criticism after the publication of his self-help book 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos (2018). His fans are thankful for the advice he’s given them to take responsibility for their lives. Peterson has become an important inspiration for various men’s groups, an influential voice.

Jordan Peterson gives an EXTREMELY POWERFUL motivational speech on becoming unstoppable in life, showing you the steps we need to take in order to achieve your true potential. If you enjoyed the wonderful life advice, be sure to support Jordan Peterson himself and purchase his latest book, it's a great read!

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[trinity]

Creativity is a curse just as much as it is a blessing. People love to see your creativity come to life but people that are more creative minded tend to suffer from mental disorders as well

[tzeccentric]

Art that never hangs, books that never get published, songs that never reach the mouths of a choir. The world is dangerous, no doubt, but nothing is more painful than to see your bird stuck in a cage!

[haneul]

Being creative AND sensitive in this competitive and utilitarian world is definitely a curse

[tangerinesarebetterthanora]

I think the more creative you are the more likely you are to deal with depression. Seeing the world through what it could be as opposed to what it is often leads to dissatisfaction.

[danielpotyok]

Being intelligent and highly creative often results in being very divided, unfocused and having a difficult time settling on a direction. Often the people who appear to be very successful aren't people who possess any of the qualities typically associated with success, they're just simple people who decided their direction in life early and they focused all of their effort on that singular goal. Especially in the age of the "new elitism" many intelligent people waste a large portion of their lives to becoming institutionalized zombies as they get bogged down in the mire of academia rather than pursuit of their ambitions. I would advise any young person, get only as much schooling as is required for you to have the credential to support yourself in a career you feel is worthwhile. Once you're there, continue to educate yourself in pursuit if your ambitions.

[saraidempsey]

Creativity is more lucrative for the individual once the artist decides to let go of the idea of making money from it or using your art as a means. Art is a necessity for my mental health- so when someone wants to buy something- that's an added bonus to the accomplishment of a finished piece.

[LowKeyPorter]

As a creative I can’t lie, I’m a bit jealous of people who want simple things that are reasonable and practical; graduating from school and using the degree to secure a job in that field.

[brandonlee]

He treads the line with being realistic and pessimistic. He finished well with keeping your day job and working on your dream on the side but Jordan was being a complete dream crusher. You don’t have to do things the way others have done it. If you’re talented enough, determined enough, and motivated enough….you can blaze your own trail.

[Joesire]

That last part he said about finding a way to make money and then doing your creative venture on the side is really important. Sooo many people I know have ruined their lives chasing a dream that turns into a nightmare.

[ElectricBikeReview]

He speaks the truth! I lived in my car for two years on $20k to get my business going, then worked another three breaking even. I'm at 10 years now and the company works alright, but I spent many of my highest earning potential years taking the risk to do this... it works best long term if you love it, believe in it, or think it's important for the world.

[cedzimagination]

I pray that every creative person who's watched this video...will remain motivated to pursue their path....one thing he forgot to mention is that nothing happens by coincidence....you wouldn't be given the creative gift if you were not meant to use it in the world...otherwise why would it be given to you?? Love and light to everyone!!💯💥🙏

[theastroslav]

He is spot on. I have been an aspiring inventor since I was 5 and it has been rough on the heart. Nothing is as frustrating as having an idea everyone around you thinks is great and supports you/cheers you on but you have no resources, time, nor capital to get the wheels turning. I think he left one big issue with being creative in this world and that’s paying the bills while trying to pursue your passion. Jobs suck all the motivation and creativity right out of you on a day to day basis and unfortunately it takes about a day (Saturday) to recuperate it back…leaving just one day of good work unless you have other obligations. It is hard work to overcome that, but if you’re struggling my personal advice is try to have a non 0% day. Even if you put 2 bucks in the wish jar for that $1, 000, 000 idea you’re making progress. If you’re programming at least put some comments in describing what you want the code to do, even better if you can guess the syntax before researching into it. If you’re writing a book, do short stories first that you can dish out in a small manner and build a portfolio/get raw ideas out for refinement. If you’re developing a physical product, which I find to be the hardest, I cannot recommend a 3D printer enough. Your product may be metal or wood, but the rapid prototyping with a well calibrated 3D printer will save you gallons of time as you can print while doing chores or go to work if you trust it. The key is to not stare at the mountain when you’re climbing, but to stare at the next foot hold/anchor.

[kirill]

and this is why so many peoplw are depressed, they just cant function as a cog in a system, especially knowing they could be doing soo much with their lives instead of wasting it making others richer

[singularmusing]

I was about to make my rebuttal till I heard him at the end. He said exactly what I do. This is the only way. Also, what I create, I do not care for recognition. I do it for the sake of making one forget about their concerns. If I can make just one person feel, even for a moment. That is the reward. I let my energy speak for itself.

[immercallisto]

I am creative and it’s been hard. I’m a writer and a digital artist. I had to separate the both, which one I love more and decided I’ll focus on my fantasy writing. I created a business and had to put money into it, then I ended up broke, so I had to find a 9 to 5 job as my emergency support. As a creative person living a repetitive cycle is incredibly hard, especially since I am bipolar and my moods are hard to keep still. I’ve never been capable of staying still in one place, so I left the job and decided to temp . Eventually, I used my degree for education. It’s been a hard journey. And I can only hope that one day it gets better.

This is the advice I’m going to give everyone especially the young. If you are multi creative focus on one, stop thinking which makes more money, just focus on the one that brings you happiness. And when a year passes and nothing has moved… continue, and continue, and continue. DO NOT give up, because it is consistency of the mind and action that will help you achieve your dreams. To all my creative fellows, I wish you luck in this bumpy yet lovely journey. -with <3

[SlobZombie]

Absolutely the Truth. I can say 100%, as a person who's always chased the creative path in life, that every thing he said is spot on.
It's really a rude awakening to realize that most famous or successful artists (musician, painter, actors, etc) are connected through family or friends to other highly successful, influential people.
Its ALOT about who you know.
Money tends to stay in select social circles

[KXKat]

What he explained at the end is EXACTLY what I'm doing now. I tried being a professional musician and it was incredibly exhausting.
Now, I have a normal job that's tolerable and pays the bills so I can play music as a hobby. I don't compose or play for anyone other than myself. If friends ask me to play piano at their weddings or whatever I politely decline, I'm just too much of a perfectionist of my music and way too critical and invested into the process to share it.

[abstraktdrey]

I spend ridiculous hours on my songs, spent all my time learning my craft since I was 15, took until I was 27 to find any kind of real break - it's still there's no money to be made. He's absolutely right about finding something that isn't soul crushing to do for a living so that you can fuel your dreams - it's the better, easier, less mentally draining route for any of you fellow dreamers. Yes hard work pays off, but it takes money to make money, and if you're a fellow creative then you have to pour more money than you're willing to make into your craft, and more time than any reasonable person is willing to spend on strategizing - then after years of hard work - it will pay off. Most important piece though.. is to never forget why you're doing it in the first place.

[edwardharvey]

As a creative, I have never seen my creativity as a curse. There have been times where my creativity has brought me praise and lucrative employment opportunities, as well as romantic encounters. The most depressing situation is where I am unable to create. Who says one has to create a company to fulfill one’s creative urges? I have used companies that I worked for, and their products that I have had a hand in designing, to express my creative ideas. Thus allowing my ideas to come to fruition on someone else’s dime. There are plenty of people without creativity who are willing to pay for the creativity of others. In musical acts it is the songwriters who make the most money. In engineering and science it is the more creative individuals who rise to prominence.

[Quark.Lepton]

Why must we “monetize” and “market” everything? I write and record music, I paint, I write, I sculpt. Someone might think I’m good and some will say I suck—so what? I do it because I enjoy doing it for myself. I hate to think of the number of people that stop trying because someone told them they can never monetize/market things they’ve created. If ‘marketability’ is the criterion by which we judge ‘creativity’ then we’ve just made the world suck even more and are helping to rob it of possibly priceless works of art.