David Kelley: How to build your creative confidence

The speaker shares a story about childhood creativity being stifled by judgment, leading to a lifelong impact on self-perception. He discusses the fear of judgment in adults, particularly in creative contexts, and introduces Albert Bandura's concept of guided mastery to overcome phobias and build self-efficacy. The speaker highlights Doug Dietz's transformation in redesigning MRI experiences for children, reducing their fear. He concludes with a personal story of overcoming cancer and a mission to help others regain their creative confidence.

What was the impact of the girl's comment on Brian's clay project?

• Brian received praise from the teacher.

• Brian stopped engaging in similar creative projects.

• Brian decided to pursue art more seriously.

• Brian improved his clay project.

What is a common reason people avoid creative tasks, according to the speaker?

• Lack of interest

• Fear of judgment

• Insufficient resources

• Lack of time

What is 'guided mastery' as described by Albert Bandura?

• A strategy for financial planning

• A technique for learning new languages

• A process to overcome fears through gradual exposure

• A method to improve physical fitness

How does 'guided mastery' help individuals beyond overcoming specific fears?

• It makes them more anxious about other challenges.

• It reduces their ability to persevere.

• It increases their confidence and resilience.

• It limits their creative thinking.

What transformation did Doug Dietz achieve with his MRI machine design?

• He reduced its size for easier installation.

• He turned the MRI experience into an adventure for children.

• He improved its scanning speed.

• He made it more cost-effective.

What was the result of Doug Dietz's redesign of the MRI experience for children?

• Longer scanning times

• Increased sedation rates

• Decreased need for sedation

• Higher costs for hospitals

What personal challenge did the speaker face that influenced his focus on creative confidence?

• A career change

• A health scare with cancer

• A financial crisis

• A family dispute

What does the speaker hope to achieve by helping people regain their creative confidence?

• To help them make better life decisions

• To increase their financial success

• To enhance their social status

• To improve their physical health

What does the speaker suggest about the division between 'creative' and 'non-creative' people?

• It is a division that helps in career choices.

• It is an artificial division that should be challenged.

• It is a division that should be embraced.

• It is a natural and unchangeable division.

What is the speaker's ultimate goal in his quest related to creativity?

• To discourage creative thinking

• To help people realize their natural creativity

• To focus solely on analytical skills

• To categorize people into creative types