Originality Begins with Influence
Many creatives spend too much time worrying about being original. Originality isn’t created by avoiding influence. It’s created by developing judgment. Every artist learns from someone. Every writer has authors they admire. Every filmmaker has directors who shaped the way they see stories. The goal isn’t to pretend those influences don’t exist. The goal is […]
Originality Is Becoming a Decision, Not a Talent
People often talk about originality as though it’s something you’re born with. I don’t think that’s how it works. Most creative work begins with influence. We imitate. We study. We borrow ideas. We experiment. The real difference isn’t where an idea begins. It’s where you’re willing to take it. Today’s tools can generate endless variations […]