The Courage to Create by Rollo May (week 1)

The Courage to Create is Rollo May’s classic exploration of the psychology of creativity and the inner struggles that make creative work both exhilarating and terrifying. Drawing from existential philosophy, May argues that true creativity requires courage—the courage to face uncertainty, anxiety, doubt, and the risk of failure in order to bring something new into the world. Through insightful reflections on art, science, and human experience, he shows how creativity is not a luxury but a vital act of self-becoming, a confrontation with the depths of one’s own being.

Join us to discuss this classic book over the course of 3-weeks!
Week 1 Sat 1/3 12:30pm-2:30pm The Oyster Room @ Pier 57
Week 2 Sat 1/10 12:30pm-2:30pm The Oyster Room @ Pier 57
Week 3 Sat 1/17 12:30pm-2:30pm The Oyster Room @ Pier 57

Reading for Week 1
Ch.1-2 (44pages)

I will be reading the Norton paperback available here
free pdf download here *click on the first slow download option
(other formats available too —epub & mobi for kindle—just search in search bar)

Rules for Our Group
1. Be Courteous
Respectful disagreement is totally acceptable; Condescension is not.
2. Be Concise
Keep comments brief, on topic, and allow space for others to join in.
3. Do the Reading
If you have not done the reading for the week you are welcome to attend and listen to the discussion, but out of respect for those who have read, you will not be permitted to participate in the discussion.

Finally, Please update your RSVP if you are no longer able to attend the event.

• inaccurate RSVPs make it difficult for coordinators to plan successful events
• inaccurate RSVPs prevent waitlisted individuals from attending

*Multiple no shows may result in losing RSVP privileges for future events.

For more info and FAQ on the group click here.

Can't wait to discuss these ideas with all of you!
-Zach