Welcome to another Tuesday with TED. Today we’re watching film director Shekhar Kapur who asks where does creative inspiration spring from? He talks about the stories we tell ourselves and shares a powerful way to unleash your inner storyteller.
Kapur, who directs in both Hollywood and Bollywood, is a visionary filmmaker and storyteller who works at the intersection of art, myth, and activism. He illustrates his talk with clips from his films, Elizabeth and The Golden Age.
This talk is on the long side, but I found it quite interesting. Enjoy!
My favorite quote: “We prepare too much. We think too much.” I don’t know about you, but this is definitely true for me. Is it true for you? If so, how do you get out of your own way?
Kapur pinpoints his source of creativity as sheer, utter panic. He uses it to free his mind and access the Universe. Do you think panic would work to enhance your creativity?
Until next time,
Cynthia Patton
