Creativity is strongly related to Intuition and Perceiving but to a lesser extent.
This suggests that all NP types are on average the most creative of all 16 types.
This Intuitive-Perceiving combination is important for creativity, and introversion even more so
allows one to tap into their inner world, where all his or her creative ideas come from.
So, INTPs and INFPs are probably the most creative.
If we compare them with ENTPs and ENFPs who are more focused on the outside world, INTPs
and INFPs are more likely to have a higher awareness of their creative abilities compared
to their extroverted counterparts who also have the Intuitive-Perceiving combination.
An INTP’s tendency to classify emotions as either ‘good’ or ‘bad’ makes it
difficult for them to experience the kind of creativity required for creative works.
They classify their own emotions, so they can be more logical.
And the more they classify their emotions, the less creative they'll be.
This is true for art, writing, and any other form of creativity.
There's a common view that emotion can lead to getting lost in their own thoughts and
guides them in the wrong direction from the truth, but it’s not always true.
When emotion is corrupted by the need to comply, it leads them in the wrong direction.
But when they are truly honest with themselves about their emotions so that they can see
what they feel vs. what they are tricking themselves into feeling due to the influence
of other people, then emotion leads them in the right direction.
People overlook the fact that Albert Einstein not only had access to the same materials
as everyone else, but it was his unique way of looking at things that led him to his breakthroughs
in science and made him one of the most recognizable figures in history.
It's not only about the tools and data, but also about putting them to use in uncommon ways.
Thinking outside the box and viewing the world through the lens of your own imagination will
allow you to ask new questions and explore abstract ideas.
All people who changed the world through art, science, or leadership, were imaginative and
considered crazy or courageous enough to dive into the unknown and dig deeper than most
people would dare to dig.
So here’s some encouragement: Keep your mind open to all possibilities.
Even if some ideas may sound too crazy at first, it's worth taking the time to explore
them in-depth.
Act naturally according to your own character and instincts.
‘Data’ enables you to express yourself just as much as ‘paint’ or ‘musical instruments'.
Have an action plan.
Use the ‘Scientific method’ and you’ll get better results.