On Taking Risks ...
We have to explore blind alleys. We have to experiment with things that don’t pan out. We have to let things die. It’s all a necessary and inevitable part of the creative process.
- Mario D’Amico, EVP Marketing, Cirque du Soleil
This morning I had the privilege of listening to M. Gilbert Cadieux, Corporate Sales Manager, Cirque du Soleil, give a presentation called The Magic Behind Strategic Planning, Creativity and Branding à la Cirque du Soleil. It left me wired.
One of Cirque du Soleil’s working principles is the will to encourage and take risks. It’s necessary in an organization with creativity at its core; without risk you can’t create.
This philosophy resonated with me at a very profound level. If I want to create a life of beauty, abundance and fulfillment, I need to take risks. I need to explore blind alleys, experiment with things that don’t pan out and be willing to let things – ideas, relationships, attachments – die. What a scary but empowering thought.
More Cirque du Soleil-related musings to come...
Labels: Creativity, Learning, Life's big questions
posted by Steph at 8:30 p.m.
3 Comments:
I look forward to hearing more!!
xox
WOW! I love that philosophy. It's so hard to do.. and I find that the more insecure we are, the more we hold on tightly, crazily, to the things that we feel will give us security. Even if it isn't real. Even if it prevents us from growing.
I know Lala. I like the thought, but I'm not sure how good I'd be at implementing it into my daily life.
I'll let it percolate for now. :)
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