How to Be Creative Without Even Trying

How to Be Creative Without Even Trying
You Are More Creative Than You Think

Hi, I’m Sithesh C Govind – a writer, filmmaker, creative director, and someone who still wonders how I became “creative” without ever trying too hard.

This book is not a textbook on creativity. It’s not filled with complex theories or jargon you’ll never use. Instead, it’s filled with real stories, simple truths, humour, and lessons I’ve learned from my life working in films, art, writing, design, and observing people like you and me.

In these pages, I share what creativity actually feels like in day-to-day life – not just in big projects or artistic masterpieces, but in small decisions, conversations, cooking, problem-solving, or even while daydreaming under a tree. I believe everyone is creative by birth. It’s just that school, society, and overthinking convince us otherwise.

You’ll read about:

✅ Why over-planning kills your originality
✅ The funny side of creative failures (yes, I’ve had many)
✅ How ancient wisdom, childhood games, and your daily boredom can unlock ideas
✅ The secret difference between talent and patience
✅ Why simple work is powerful work
✅ Stories from Mahabharata, my film sets, design studios, and chai breaks that shaped my way of thinking

This book is like sitting with a friend who gently reminds you, “Hey, you’re creative already. You don’t have to try so hard.”

I will not teach you how to become an artist or filmmaker like me (unless you really want to). But I will guide you to notice your own creativity that’s hiding behind self-doubt, seriousness, and the fear of judgment.

Whether you’re a professional artist stuck in a block, a student wondering if you’re “good enough,” or someone who believes creativity is only for special people, this book will shift your perspective. Because creativity is not a luxury for the gifted few – it’s your birthright. You use it every day without realising it.

I’ve written this in simple English, the way I speak to my friends and students. No lectures, no strict rules – just reflections, little humorous reminders, and honest insights that have helped me and many others unlock our best ideas.

Here’s what I want you to remember as you read this book:

• You don’t need to “try hard” to be creative.
• You are already more creative than you think.
• Creativity is not always serious. In fact, it blooms better when you are playful, relaxed, and authentic.
  
  

So, take a deep breath, grab a cup of tea or coffee, find a quiet corner, and join me on this journey. Let’s rediscover your creativity – the kind that flows naturally without trying too hard, the kind that feels like coming home to yourself.