The World of Creativity: Lessons from 75 Countries with Fredrik Haren #363
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The World of Creativity: Lessons from 75 Countries with Fredrik Haren #363
In this episode of the SuperCreativity Podcast, James Taylor welcomes back Fredrik Haren, the globally renowned Creativity Explorer and author of The World of Creativity: A Journey Across 37 Countries to Discover the Secrets of Creative Minds. Over the past 25 years, Fredrik has travelled to more than 75 countries, meeting everyone from artists in Afghan villages to innovation leaders in global corporations — all to answer one question: What is creativity?
In this fascinating and deeply human conversation, Fredrik shares the most powerful lessons he’s learned from creative people across cultures — from Thailand’s idea naps and Finland’s love of questions, to Japan’s Kaizen and America’s “move fast and break things.” Together, they explore how curiosity fuels creativity, why we must fall in love with the process (not the outcome), and how to un-alienate people to bold new ideas.
Whether you’re a leader, artist, or lifelong learner, this episode will help you see creativity not as a skill reserved for the few, but as a global language of exploration, humility, and connection.
Notable Quotes
“You can’t master what you don’t understand — and most people don’t understand the creative process.” – Fredrik Haren
“If you want to be more creative, become more curious.” – Fredrik Haren
“Don’t be a developed person; be a developing one. Stay soft, stay adaptable.” – Fredrik Haren
“Sometimes the smartest way to innovate is to make the alien familiar.” – Fredrik Haren
“Creativity isn’t about speed or slowness — it’s about knowing when to go fast and when to be patient.” – Fredrik Haren
Resources and Links
- Book: The World of Creativity: A Journey Across 37 Countries to Discover the Secrets of Creative Minds
- Website: fredrikharen.com
- Recommended Read: Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor
Connect with Fredrik: Search “The Creativity Explorer” on Google or LinkedIn
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