Creative post 3

I thought one of the significant things about this chapter was the section on emotional barriers... something that I struggle with creativity.  Chapter 10 states that," we often seek approval of others for our ideas, rather than risk being wrong," (p.169).  I have experienced this on several different occasions.  As much as I dont want to admit it to myself, I do care what other people think.  In group projects I have been less eager to state my idea for fear that people would reject it.  To be creative, we need to be able to let go of our control on the situation and just give it a try.  If I didnt care so much about what others think than I could have presented my ideas and they may have also felt that they were good ideas.  I think that in many situations we second guess ourselves and this takes away from our creativity.  I know I am always in my head saying that this idea isnt good enough or that it wont work, instead of just giving it a try.  I think for me it is easier to be creative when I am alone on a project than having to express myself in a group environment.  I think in my case emotional barriers get the best of me rather than cultural barriers.