Understanding Creativity and Success

The speaker shares her journey as an author, highlighting the challenges of dealing with both success and failure. She recounts an encounter at JFK Airport that reminded her of the pressures following the success of 'Eat, Pray, Love.' Despite initial struggles and numerous rejections, she found solace in writing, which she considers her 'home.' The talk emphasizes the psychological similarities between experiencing great success and failure and the importance of returning to one's passion. The speaker advises finding something you love more than yourself and dedicating yourself to it, regardless of external outcomes.

What challenge did the speaker face after the success of 'Eat, Pray, Love'?

• Deciding on a new book genre

• Meeting the expectations of her audience

• Traveling for book tours

• Finding a new publisher

How did the speaker initially cope with rejection in her writing career?

• By changing her writing style

• By seeking advice from other authors

• By returning to her passion for writing

• By taking a break from writing

What does the speaker identify as a common experience between great success and great failure?

• Both can cause a loss of self

• Both lead to financial gain

• Both are celebrated by others

• Both require public speaking

What was the speaker's approach to dealing with the pressure of writing after her success?

• She stopped writing altogether

• She focused on writing for the love of it

• She switched to a different career

• She hired a co-writer

According to the speaker, what should one do if they are thrown off by success or failure?

• Seek professional help

• Find a new hobby

• Return to their passion

• Take a vacation