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What does it mean?
He states that humans drive their own creative growth and change.
In plain terms
He believes people are responsible for evolving through creativity.
What can you take from it?
Take ownership of personal growth and creativity.

Where it applies

  • self-help
  • artistic process
  • personal development

Putting it to work

  • focus on creative output
  • take responsibility for change

Questions to consider

  • What drives human evolution?
  • How much control do we have over our growth?

Another view

It ignores external factors like biology or environment.

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