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.
Agreed.
Posted by: Rob Mortimer | 13 April 2007 at 02:45 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
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
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