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Why Creativity Thrives on Challenges | Jon M. Chu | TED

Filmmaker Jon M. Chu has enjoyed an incredible run of success, directing films like “Crazy Rich Asians,” “In the Heights” and the highly anticipated adaptation of “Wicked” in theaters soon. But he wasn’t always sure he’d make it big. In a wide-ranging conversation, Chu gives his thoughts on nurturing creativity, embracing failure and finding inspiration…

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Filmmaker Jon M. Chu has enjoyed an incredible run of success, directing films like “Crazy Rich Asians,” “In the Heights” and the highly anticipated adaptation of “Wicked” in theaters soon. But he wasn’t always sure he’d make it big. In a wide-ranging conversation, Chu gives his thoughts on nurturing creativity, embracing failure and finding inspiration in your upbringing — as well as some key leadership lessons from his new memoir, “Viewfinder.” (This live conversation was hosted by TED’s Whitney Pennington Rodgers. Visit ted.com/membership to support TED today and join more exclusive events like this one.) (Recorded at TED Membership on September 27,2024)

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28 Comments

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    October 24, 2024 at 7:04 am

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  8. @sooma-ai

    October 24, 2024 at 7:06 am

    Filmmaker Jon M. Chu discusses his creative journey, leadership lessons, and approach to storytelling. He emphasizes embracing challenges, the importance of love in creativity, and staying true to oneself while adapting to change in the film industry.

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  15. @alexandermoody1946

    October 24, 2024 at 9:34 am

    This was a really interesting talk. I have to suggest that working really does inspire creative aspects in people.

  16. @rhinoculousaurus

    October 24, 2024 at 9:45 am

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    October 24, 2024 at 8:33 pm

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  19. @jafedder

    October 26, 2024 at 1:41 am

    So good to hear from an often silenced voice. An Asian man who grew up in Silicon Valley.

    The classic Silicon Valley story—raised by (mostly) white parents in one of the wealthiest, most resource-rich regions in the world. The struggle must have been unbearable, having to endure all that Wi-Fi, startup culture, and gourmet kombucha on tap. Clearly, he’s the poster child for overcoming adversity.

    For those skeptics, an immigrant from any other country would have had the same opportunity as him to “get noticed” by Stephen Spielberg.

    And to be a descendant of one of the first Asian restaurants in racist San Francisco in the 1970’s. This is truly brave.

    And!!! for him to admit his white Asian privilege. So brave. This needs to occur more amongst content creators.

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    October 28, 2024 at 12:40 pm

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