rejection
Had an interesting conversation with a client this morning, all about being a creative. And he was surprised to hear me say that being a creative is mostly about rejection. Well, if you care about what you do it is.
You reject your ideas. If you're still working in a team, your partner rejects your ideas. Your boss rejects your ideas. Planners, account people, research groups and clients reject your ideas.
So, if you're going to work as a creative, and you should it's brilliant fun at times, then you should grow a thick skin, quickly and embrace rejection.
Reminds me of something someone said to me about sportsmen and women. The best lose more than the rest.
One of WK's motto's is Embrace Failure, I think both of you are right.
Posted by: Rob Mortimer | 12 April 2007 at 12:09 PM
There is a distinct difference between being rejected and failing. Failing means you tried something and it didn't work. Being rejected means somebody didn't like what you did. I think both are necessary just so long as you are able to maintain the freedom to think creatively.
Posted by: Noah Larsen | 12 April 2007 at 08:55 PM
You're absolutely right, Noah there is a difference and both are part of the creative process.
Posted by: simon | 13 April 2007 at 11:28 AM
Agreed.
Posted by: Rob Mortimer | 13 April 2007 at 02:45 PM