Creativity is not a gift possessed by some and denied to others. It is a way of engaging with the world that can be developed through practice. First: Look. Truly look. Most people glance at things and move on, satisfied with their first impression. I spent hours watching water flow, studying how it curls and breaks. I observed how light falls on a face at different times of day. I dissected corpses to understand how muscles attach to bones. This seeing — patient, detailed, questioning — is the foundation of all creative work. Second: Make connections across domains. I did not keep my painting separate from my engineering, my anatomy separate from my hydraulics. Everything informs everything else. The person who knows only one field sees with one eye. The person who connects many fields sees in depth. Keep notebooks. Write down observations, sketch ideas, record questions. Do not worry about organization — let thoughts accumulate. Review your notes periodically. Patterns will emerge that you did not expect. Ask questions constantly. Why does this work this way? What would happen if I changed this element? How does this process in nature relate to this problem in mechanics? Questions are more valuable than answers because they open new territories. Do not fear mistakes. I have abandoned more projects than I have completed. Each "failure" taught me something. The person who fears imperfection creates nothing. The person who embraces experimentation creates wonders. And give yourself time to do nothing productive. My best ideas came not when I was working, but when I was wandering, letting my mind make connections without direction. Creativity is not lightning from the sky. It is the fruit of disciplined curiosity practiced over years.