
The Best Articles, Videos, and Newsletters in Creativity
The most useful articles, videos, and newsletters in Creativity from around the web, curated by thought leaders and our community.
Refind focuses on timeless pieces and updates the list whenever new, must-read articles or videos are discovered.
Top 5 Creativity Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved in Creativity by Refind users in 2026 so far.
Videos
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The test that reveals your hidden strengths
This interview is an episode from @The-Well, our publication about ideas that inspire a life well-lived, created with the @JohnTempletonFoundation.Subscribe ...
How the World's Most Successful People Think - Polina Marinova Pompliano, Author of Hidden Genius
In her new book, Hidden Genius, Polina Pompliano discusses the simple, actionable habits that have helped some of the most recognizable people in the world ...
Building Confidence In Yourself and Your Ideas
One trait that many great founders share is conviction. In this episode of Dalton & Michael, we’ll talk about finding confidence in what you're building, the...
How To Find MILLION DOLLAR Business Ideas That WORK
I'm joined by Noah Kagan, CEO of AppSumo. We talk about how to build products people love, how he lost $1M for not listening to customers, how to find the be...
Creating an environment for judgment-free expression: A conversation with Mahrukh Bashir
Since 2014, thousands of student groups across the globe have been developing and sharing their ideas using our free TED-Ed Student Talks resources. To celebrate 10 years of TED-Ed Student Talks, w…
What is ...?
New to Creativity? These articles make an excellent introduction.
What is a picture?
If we want to understand what a picture is, then we must look at the difference between perception and imagination.
How to ...?
How to cultivate creativity as an adult, according to an expert
Shared by 971, including Ines Bieler, Stephanie A Kowalski, Katja Evertz
«optimism and creativity often go hand in hand, but also that the status quo or ruminating on the status quo can often lead to a type of pessimism»
How To Find A Hobby As An Adult, According To Experts & Women Who’ve Done It
Not sure what to do with your evenings off? Experts and women who've done it share their best tips for finding a hobby as an adult.
How to Find Your Voice: Nick Cave on Creativity
“Your imagination… is mostly an accidental dance between collected memory and influence… a construction that awaits spiritual ignition.”
«Nothing is original because everything is an influence; everything is original because no influence makes its way into our art untransmuted by our imagination»
How to come up with a unique Halloween costume without spending a ton of money
Tap your creativity (and closet) for the best Halloween costume.
How to Brainstorm — Remotely
Think outside the (Zoom) box.
«hybrid meetings in which some people are present and some are online are generally a horrible experience for those attending remotely.»
Trending
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Can art and creativity change our future?
The "Creativity Pioneers" proving that imaginationis a practical tool for social transformation.
Keith Haring on Creativity, Self-Doubt, and the Love of Life in the Face of Death
“It is very important to be in love with life… Life is very fragile and always elusive. As soon as we think we ‘understand,’ there is another mystery. I don’t understand any…
Done Is Better Than Perfect: Why Shipping Beats Polishing Every Time
You Know Exactly What You Need to Ship. So Why Haven't You? You have the project. The plan. The vision. It's all mapped out, probably in more detail than
Finding the Salt in Your Creative Diet
Creativity thrives on consistency. Track your time like calories, embrace short bursts, and build your art practice one measurable step at a time.
7 must-read books for mastering essential life skills
Timeless guidance on communication, time management, creativity, and more from some of today’s most influential thinkers.
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles in Creativity—all under 10 minutes.
Why Do I Keep Failing My Goals? The Real Reasons + How to Actually Achieve Them
You set the goal with genuine excitement. This time would be different. You downloaded the app, bought the planner, told everyone about your intentions.
Why "Disciplined People" Don't Feel Disciplined
“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going." That’s a quote from one of my favourite people, and a friend of this podcast, Jim Rohn. Listening to one of his lectures—for that…
What Could You Do If You Forgot Your Limits?
The Curiosity Chronicle has quickly become one of the most popular newsletters for growth-minded individuals in the world. Each week, subscribers receive a deep dive that covers topics ranging from…
The Magic of Showing Up on Your Bad Days
The Curiosity Chronicle has quickly become one of the most popular newsletters for growth-minded individuals in the world. Each week, subscribers receive a deep dive that covers topics ranging from…
The Cracked Pot: A Story on the Power of Imperfections
The Curiosity Chronicle has quickly become one of the most popular newsletters for growth-minded individuals in the world. Each week, subscribers receive a deep dive that covers topics ranging from…
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles in Creativity.
The hidden power of unanswerable questions
Sign up for the Smarter Faster newsletter A weekly newsletter featuring the biggest ideas from the smartest people In our data-driven age, everything seems designed to hand us solutions. Every day,…
You need to build mastery in order to find your flow
An immersive ‘flow state’ isn’t only accessible to great artists and athletes. You can find your flow too. Here’s how
Podcast #1,057: The Power of the Notebook — The History and Practice of Thinking on Paper
The idea for the Art of Manliness came to me 17 years ago as I was standing in the magazine section of a Borders bookstore. As inspiration struck, I took my Moleskine out of my pocket and jotted down…
Kafka’s Creative Block and the Four Psychological Hindrances That Keep the Talented from Manifesting Their Talent
The most paradoxical thing about creative work is that it is both a way in and a way out, that it plunges you into the depths of your being and at the same time takes you out of yourself. Writing i…
Your 10-step plan for achieving a creative breakthrough
We often think of Aha! moments occurring by fluke, but there are evidence-based ways to make it more likely they will occur
Podcasts
On the go? Listen to these Podcasts and audio in Creativity.
TED Business: The unexpected habits of original thinkers
Show TED Business, Ep The unexpected habits of original thinkers | Adam Grant - 28 Feb 2021
Thought Leaders
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