Gabriella Opaz

There have been rumors that creativity is dying among children. With budget cuts running rampant, classes such as art, music and dance are falling to the wayside. The common excuse heard among money wasting politicians and ignorant community influencers is, “These ‘activities’ don’t lead to productive thought, stable jobs or vocational advancement. They’re a luxury in tough times and unnecessary costs when the purse strings are tight”.

Guess what, they’re wrong!

In tough times, who survives? The survivors are the entrepreneurs who think outside of the box. It’s the people willing to change, grow and evolve with the demand of the market. It’s the people who USED their backgrounds in sculpture, painting, storytelling, theater and dance to think in a non-linear way, to recreate the wheel, to innovate, to take risks. It is the people who jumped ship from their 9-5 job to start their own company in what they love, using their passion, motivation, curiosity and talents to drive their success. These talents are numerous, and diverse, but they come from a expansive background using each of our “multiple intelligences“.

How many people do you know who say, “I don’t know what I love, and I honestly don’t know what I’m good at!” I have fallen prey to the same comments, the same fears, but if we don’t help the next generation by emulating the important of personal growth; of patience to do and practice what you love; of determination to remain focused on your dream; of pride to accomplish the smallest of tasks; we lose our place as role models.

Take a moment to see Sir Kent tackle this very same issue and see if you can say in authenticity and truth, “I am doing what I love”.