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Stop scrolling — it’s time to create! #TEDTalks

Making art isn’t self-indulgent — it’s an essential, radical act of creation, says writer Amie McNee. She explores the importance of having a creative practice, whether you’re a long-time artist or an aspiring one, and shows how to move past self-doubt and start expressing yourself. If you’ve ever felt like your creativity doesn’t matter in…

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Making art isn’t self-indulgent — it’s an essential, radical act of creation, says writer Amie McNee. She explores the importance of having a creative practice, whether you’re a long-time artist or an aspiring one, and shows how to move past self-doubt and start expressing yourself. If you’ve ever felt like your creativity doesn’t matter in a world with so many problems, this talk is for you.

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  1. @VivienOesterlele

    October 24, 2025 at 4:01 pm

    Thank you very much for your professionalism. Your videos always stand out with their quality presentation.😁🛤🍦

  2. @atheliavaughn-johnson6185

    October 24, 2025 at 4:06 pm

    Awesome! ❤❤❤❤❤ Thanks …SO TRUE…love your stunning outfit. God bless. ❤❤❤..good job speaking up for us..

  3. @richardmason902

    October 24, 2025 at 4:07 pm

    We do seem devoid of creativity.
    I am at my best when I am free and inspired to create something.
    I view my tools as an extension of myself

  4. @juliet8678

    October 24, 2025 at 4:11 pm

    Yes!🎉

  5. @cristinalaurentiu5219

    October 24, 2025 at 4:21 pm

    Somebody had to say it, thank you! ❤

  6. @lll-xo6nk

    October 24, 2025 at 4:49 pm

    Wie heißt die Marke des Mantels?

  7. @AmberBrombylive

    October 24, 2025 at 5:08 pm

    YES!!! THANK YOU!!!

  8. @AnnieB-v8j

    October 24, 2025 at 6:07 pm

    Yes, agreed! But why the vulgarity at the start? Not creative use of language. The passionate intensity is real, though.
    Wish we could take our past time back from where it has been wasted.

  9. @skrepon13

    October 24, 2025 at 8:36 pm

    I agree with this. I tell my kids, all the time, your creativity is going to put you ahead of your peers in every way possible.

  10. @Lucy-Westenra

    October 24, 2025 at 9:07 pm

    That’s probably a huge part of why I decided to major in theater. I felt stifled. I do love theater but it was also a rebellious act when everyone is majoring in business and technology.

  11. @rebolognesi

    October 25, 2025 at 5:54 am

  12. @geokorf

    October 25, 2025 at 8:17 am

    BrAVO GIRL ! <3

  13. @williamyoung9401

    October 25, 2025 at 2:08 pm

    Step 1: Create.
    Step 2: Sell Out.
    Step 3: Repeat… =/

  14. @9monava

    October 26, 2025 at 6:12 am

    Excellent!

  15. @Life_42

    October 26, 2025 at 8:10 pm

    Why people always bashing on Mark Zuckerberg? FaceBook and other creations from his companies have greatly increased my quality of life and those around me and billions of others too!

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