Confidence

Margaret Boden writes that creativity "involves not only passionate interests but self-confidence too. A person needs a healthy self-respect to pursue novel ideas, and to make mistakes, despite criticisms from others. Self-doubt there may be, but it cannot always win the day. breaking generally accepted rules, or even stretching them, takes confidence. Continuing to do so, in the face of scepticism and scorn, takes even more. 
Margaret Boden exemplifies that the "creative" class is not just full of the stereotype that first comes to mind i.e. hippies, artists, etc. Rather, the creative class is the business men, the artists throughout the film, music and design industries, the inventors and scientists- the creative class is essentially full of anyone with individuality and ideas who are willing to express themselves despite "criticism" from others. Moreover, I plan to use Boden's words and apply them directly to an situation in my own life. I am currently enrolled in an international security course and a big part of the grade is based on class participation and yet, although I usually have a lot I could contribute to the class discussion I remain silent because of my self doubt and the fear of criticism from my peers. I want to make the change into the creative class in this specific aspect of my life and start sharing what I have to say- not only will this benefit my grade but if I am wrong I have nothing to lose but the knowledge of what is actually right. Not to mention I have the potential on starting an intriguing conversation as many of my thoughts revolve around interesting political concepts, theories and ideas that have the resources to spark debate and create an interesting class discussion.
Lastly, in the words of Marilyn Monroe “If I'd observed all the rules I'd never have got anywhere.”