One of the most fruitful places to look for evidence of creative practice is obviously in the arts. Jazz musician Herbie Hancock is one of the most articulate on this topic. Many years ago, he was interviewed about his relationship with Miles Davis and what he learned from Miles. He tells a story about playing with Miles and making ‘a big mistake’ during one of their performances. Miles didn’t see it as a ‘mistake’ and simply worked with it, without reacting to it as a problem but essentially just another creative opportunity. This moment can be translated into life directly again and again and is one of the most important creative habits, seeing challenges as simply another opportunity to look at something from a different angle.
Herbie Hancock on Miles Davis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6fVZtp9vGQ