I really like how Kermit relates creativity to optimism. This idea that we are creative because we believe that it will lead to something positive is a very nice way to put day-to-day creative pursuits. For example, I wouldn’t try to figure out new ways to pack my luggage without believing that one of those new ways are going to be more effective (i.e., allow me to pack more stuff). It is also true in artsy stuff: I probably wouldn’t continue to work on a random drawing if I didn’t believe that the final result will be something cool to look at.