Raul Cuero's - CREATIVITY Interview



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             Raul Cuero's interview on creativity provides insight to the mind of a man with a truly inspiring story. He was born into a poor class Colombian family, experienced true poverty. During the interview he recalls "playing with the cockroaches" for entertainment. He pointed out he specifically targeted the lone ones. Then his experiences with racism, prejudice, and societal norms as he grew up. Yet all of these obstacles inspired him. He saw them simply as challenges to overcome through the power of creativity. Through originality. Actively engaging with the world through one's observations, interactions, and experiences; always seeking to further knowledge and understanding. 
             Cuero focuses at one point in the interview on people's expectations and while it saddened him it merely drove him to shatter those expectations. He did this through his intellectual feats such as his learning of four languages, accomplishments in mathematics and science, and extensive effort in literature. He also mentions the importance in having a "universal consciousness", an understanding of yourself through nature. By doing this one is able to "go above the individual, above the society".
            I can apply these concepts to my everyday life by seeking to learn more about myself and the world around me. I will organically experience the world as it is, seeking inspiration from every encounter and bit of information. 

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