Creativity Is a Skill, Not a Gift | Carlos Lastres | TEDxAwaji
In his talk, Carlos challenges the myth that creativity is something only a few are born with.
He believes that with the right mindset, guidance, and practice, all of us have the potential to be creative and bring new ideas to life.
A Tokyo-based Software Engineer & Product Designer specializing in Growth and Monetization. With 16+ years of global experience, his work has been featured in major media. Passionate about creativity, resilience, and bridging cultures—his tattoos tell the story of his journey, always with coffee in hand.
東京在住のソフトウェアエンジニア兼プロダクトデザイナー。16年以上の国際経験を持ち、主要メディアに取り上げられる。創造性とレジリエンスを探求し、文化の架け橋となる。タトゥーには旅の物語が刻まれ、コーヒーを愛する。 This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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