Everyone is creative

February 11th, 2026

If you listen regularly to Morning Classics on KVNO, you’ve likely heard me say something like, “Everyone is creative, you are creative.” When I say that, I truly believe it.

For many, when we hear the word, “creativity,” what comes to mind are more traditional pursuits such as painting, drawing, making music, writing books, etc. And yes, while those endeavors are, indeed, clear, and obvious acts of creativity, creativity can also encompass so much more.

At its core, problem solving requires creative thought. The busy parent, for example, who must quickly figure out a way to get her kids to school and then back home for a last-minute Zoom meeting, all the while juggling several text messages from coworkers and family. Figuring out a solution is problem solving which, again, is core creativity.

So, whether you think of yourself as creative or not, I would argue that yes, if you’re a human and not, let’s say, a robot, you most certainly are creative (and if you are a robot, I’d like to have a few words with you about how you’re mining human-made art to create your own form of slop).

Now, back to those more traditional creative pursuits. As a creativity coach and speaker, the most common theme I hear from participants sounds like this:

“I always wanted to play piano (or paint or write a book or…) but I never got around to it.”

False beliefs like those break my heart.

And then they might go on to say that they’re either “too old” or “there’s never enough time” or “maybe one day…”

Here’s the thing: as simple and cliché as it may sound, you just need to start. Right now.

“But how?” you might say, “I don’t have the time.”

Well, finding a solution to that, in itself, is igniting your creativity. It’s tapping into your creativity to find more time to be, well, creative.

For example, let’s say you want to finally write the novel you’ve dreamed of writing for years. But when will you ever have time? Just the idea of writing a novel seems daunting, overwhelming. Not possible. Essentially, however, it’s a problem that needs solving. And what’s the best way to do that? It’s to start.

Right now.

Step by step by…

Take a hard and honest look at how you spend your time. Is there any wiggle room in your schedule, anything you can give up? Anything that isn’t absolutely essential? Might you be willing to wake up an hour earlier and spend that time writing? Which, yes, might mean going to bed a little earlier? That early morning hour might become your new best friend.

Or maybe when at work, instead of going out to lunch, pack a sandwich and spend that time getting in a little writing. Even if it means sitting in your car with your laptop or notebook. I’m serious. I’ve drawn cartoons in my car–and that was back when I was drawing old school with pens and paper.

Or perhaps it’s the weekend and you’re planning on doing your household chores first thing? Put it off. Give your best self to your creative pursuits, to that dream in your heart.

As it turns out, I’m finishing this on a Saturday morning. Yes, there’s laundry to be done—indeed, I’m looking at it. But creativity first.

And then later, after putting words to paper—or screen–when you need to give yourself a mental break…do the dishes and laundry and utilize that time to recharge your mental and creative batteries. Have some quiet time for yourself, or listen to a podcast. Or hey, enjoy KVNO in one of the various ways that’s possible!

Look, I totally get that we’re all busy. Believe me I understand. But I equally understand how painful it is to not pursue that dream that’s instilled within you.

So, what are you waiting for?