Karoline K

05:30, Oct 07, 2013

That's true. With kids though, it's always a tricky balance, as you don't want them to feel insecure about i.e their drawing in case yours is "better" than theirs. When Ameen and I were drawing, i really tried to mimick is style and be even wonkier, so he didnt feel self-conscious of his drawings not being of a certain 'standard;. Thinking about it now, i remember our drawing teacher as school never showed us any of his own drawings (i only found out later how talented he was) and I reckon that might be a good strategy when encouraging creative confidence in kids.. Do you remember being discouraged by older folks who were more experienced than you?

DeletedUser

08:42, Oct 07, 2013

Most of the time, I think I met older people with more experience and was encouraged to work harder and practice more. But, I agree that it's a tricky balance and I think it depends on how that experience is presented. I can certainly remember situations when adults were overbearing about how their greater experience made them superior in knowledge. As a kid, that made me reluctant to voice a different opinion or try something completely different.

Ashley Seda

23:02, Jan 24, 2015

Reading these comments brought a smile to my face. I felt discouraged by older folks who were more experienced than I was. Even now looking over individuals' LinkedIn accounts in the profession I hope to be in, can be discouraging. How can I ever accomplish as much as they did? "I didn't start soon enough - I could have done more at a younger age." All these insecurities that build from a lack of creative confidence. Though, we must remember that we cannot compare our middle to another's end. While applying for my MBA, I was so strongly discouraged by professors, advisors, and even the Director of Admissions... they frowned upon limited experience. They value 5+ years and 25+ age. Well, I say if the opportunity doesn't knock, MAKE YOUR OWN DOOR. I spent my life working hard to achieve my goals in life - those insecurities can at times build strength. My insecurity with experience became a driving factor in my life. It became my motivation. It too encouraged me to work harder and practice more. Applying myself to as much experience as I possibly can. I may not have 5+ years of post-graduate experience, but I've made my mark in the positions I've held. Thank you for your contribution and know you have inspired!

Karoline K

13:28, Oct 01, 2013

It was so fun!