Raul Cuero on Creativity

Raul Cuero on Creativity

Alix Honda 08/27/14

This interview with Raul Cuero not only covers his inspirational biographical information and superb take on creativity, but it also features several instances of REALLY solid wisdom and advice about life. I recorded my top favorite quotes from this interview and applied them to my life's journey.

"Changing the expectations by you doing something that the other person doesn't expect you to do. That's what creativity...it is based on the unknown."

I think that Cuero makes a really good point here, not only defining creativity, but showing how creativity leads to discovery and invention. As a filmmaker, I believe the success of my career as an artist depends on my ability to achieve things beyond people's expectations. The best work I can do is that which no one has ever seen before. 

"Man is limited by the scope that technology can give us"

At this point in the interview, Cuero changes the subject to warn of the dangers of technology, as it can limit our creativity. He then goes to suggest that the best way to achieve any sort of advancement is to explore our world and release ourselves from man made inhibitions. Early in the interview, as Cuero explains what he means by "nature is a universal aspect", he emphasizes the power of nature, something we cannot experience with technological restraints.

"You have to do everything with intensity"

I really appreciated this part of the interview because it was highly motivating and very sincere. He goes on to talk about how we must be fully committed to our goals and pursue them without fear or failing. Though I've heard variations on the same message, I think it rings especially true because I can apply that to my life goals. In order for me to achieve what I hope to, I'm going to act with intensity.

"Good things take time... Everything is a process... Never allow results to be the motive."

Like the quotation just before, this is a message I have heard several times, but in different fashions. However, something about the way he layered in the three components of the advice and the context of his life struck me. At the time of this interview, Cuero had already been through quite a bit. After following two very different life paths and a variety of tribulations, he had the experience and knowledge to convince me of the truth in his words. I have my whole life ahead of me and my whole career ahead of me. At this stage in my life, hastiness and goal-oriented thinking will do nothing but impede me. Instead, I am to take life day by day and follow my dreams as they present themselves daily.