Key points

Creativity is not limited to the young; in fact, it generally peaks in middle age.

We are wired to create and to pass our creations on to future generations.

It can be easy to stagnate, but overcoming inertia releases our most creative powers.

We often think of creativity as something that peaks in our younger years: John Keats wrote all of his breathtaking poetry before age 25, and Keith Haring is recognized for redefining graffiti as art despite his death at just 31. In many ways, however, we don’t reach the height of our creative powers until middle age. Don’t be fooled into thinking that your creative years are behind you. If you are over 40, in fact, your creativity is peaking now. The challenge is to overcome the paralysis that might be holding you back from exercisi

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