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Believe Quote by Ken Robinson

“The first task in teaching for creativity in any field is to encourage people to believe in their creative potential and to nurture the confidence to try.” quote by Ken Robinson
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“The first task in teaching for creativity in any field is to encourage people to believe in their creative potential and to nurture the confidence to try.”

Ken Robinson

About This Quote

Source Book: Out of Our Minds, 2011

Teaching creativity requires fostering belief in potential and confidence to experiment.

In simple terms: Teach creativity by building confidence.

Key Takeaway

Encourage belief in creative ability.

Themes

creativity confidence education

Mood

encouraging optimistic

Type

educational motivational

When to use this quote

  • classroom
  • workshop
  • team brainstorming

Key Concepts

pedagogy psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you safely fail?
  • What supports boost creative confidence?
A Different Perspective

Fear of failure can hinder attempts.

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