41 – 60 years: Development of creative projects

When you think about a new project, what usually triggers the creative process in you? A random thought that comes to me in an unexpected moment.
A conversation with another person who inspires me through a different perspective.
Analysis of problems and search for unconventional solutions
Aesthetic experience – Music, Visual Arts, Nature
Pressure or the feeling that I need to bring something new.

How do you approach an uncertain situation when you're not sure if your idea will succeed? I take my time to think and look for multiple scenarios.
I share my idea with trusted individuals and seek feedback.
I will try it and see what comes of it.
I analyze what could go wrong and try to prevent it.
When I feel doubt, I prefer to tackle something else.

Imagine that you receive an unexpected opportunity to lead a new project, but you have little time to prepare. How do you react? I will quickly establish the basic priorities and start working.
I'm looking for a way to advance the project to gain more time.
Involving more people is crucial; I am trying not to handle everything alone.
I focus on the strengths of the project and eliminate what is not necessary.
I prefer to decline if I feel that I can't do it the way I want to.

What do you consider to be your greatest advantage in creative work? The ability to see things from a different perspective than others.
Perseverance, even when things don't go as planned.
Quick adaptation to new situations
The ability to connect people with different abilities.
Intuition in decision-making, which often guides me in the right direction.

How do you respond when your project is not accepted as you expected? I am trying to understand the reasons and learn from my next attempts.
I consider it an experience, not a failure.
I am looking for alternative ways to adapt and improve the idea.
I'm taking a break and focusing on something else to gain some distance.
I feel frustration, but I know that I have to keep going.

What motivates you the most when working on creative projects? The feeling that I can change or influence something.
Challenge, to overcome obstacles and achieve results.
The creative process itself, irrespective of the outcome.
Feedback and reactions from the people affected by the project.
The opportunity to learn new things and develop one's skills.

How do you approach situations when things don't go according to plan? I am looking for new solutions and adjusting the strategy.
I maintain patience and work on gradual progress.
I focus on what I can control and eliminate unnecessary stress.
I consult the situation with people I trust and seek advice.
If it is not essential, I let it be and focus on other things.

When working on a long-term project, what helps you maintain motivation? I set small milestones and celebrate progress.
I am looking for new ways to make the project more interesting.
I share my ideas and results to receive feedback.
I remember the original reason why I got involved in it.
I take breaks to maintain a fresh perspective.

What do you do when you feel like you're at a dead end and don't know how to move forward? I will take some time for a break to gain a new perspective.
I seek inspiration in other areas - books, art, conversations.
I am asking for the opinion of someone from outside who is not part of the project.
I will focus on another aspect of the project in order to move forward seamlessly.
If I feel that it is right, I am not afraid to complete the project and move on.

When reflecting on your own development in creative projects over the last 10 years, what do you value the most? Gain the courage to try new things without fear of failure.
Ability to solve problems more effectively and find solutions.
Better ability to collaborate and involve the right people.
The understanding of what truly brings me joy and fulfillment.
That I have learned to accept failures as a natural part of the process.