Islands of Creativity
(Projects)
New Horizon
(Personal Growth)
Open Ocean
The Storm
(Experimentation)
(Challenges)
The Harbor
(Where I Started)
Curiosity Expansion
For this project, I decided to strengthen my Deprivation Sensitivity curiosity dimension by researching the mythology behind Robert Egger's film, "The Light House."
Honestly, I didn’t feel like this challenge pushed me that much because I’m already fairly comfortable with the different curiosity dimensions. However, I was still surprised by how quickly I wanted to switch topics when things got unclear. I expected a clear answer, but instead had to sit with ambiguity and force myself to keep going. That showed me that even if I can handle uncertainty, I don’t always choose to. Moving forward, when I start a business and get into the medical industry, specifically longevity therapy, I know I’ll need to stick with problems longer and push through uncertainty instead of walking away.
Growth Doesn't Happen in Calm waters
During the Rube Goldberg experiment, I felt myself getting increasingly irritated because of how difficult it was to get the machine to actually work. My team kept trying different setups, and each time it failed, it became more frustrating, especially since it felt like we were making progress but still couldn’t get it to fully work.
I noticed my initial Reaction was to:
- Get impatient
- Give up
- Let my teamates figure it out
However, after multiple failed attempts, we finally got the box to open with 12 steps. Moving forward, I want to apply this experience by being more patient when things don’t work right away and staying committed to the process instead of rushing to a solution. I know this will help me approach challenges in business and other areas with a mindset focused more on persistence and problem-solving rather than frustration.
Talking to my uncle Adam honestly challenged how I think about creativity. I used to see it as something purely artistic, but hearing how he applies it every day, like finding value in overlooked properties or restructuring his team to be more efficient, made me realize it is much more practical. What stuck with me most was how he doesn’t wait for perfect conditions; he works with what’s available and figures out ways to make it better. That really connects to my interest in longevity therapy, because it showed me that success in that space won’t just come from scientific knowledge, but from creatively finding ways to make treatments more accessible, affordable, and scalable. Whether that’s rethinking business models, using limited resources more effectively, or spotting opportunities others miss, I can see how this kind of problem-solving mindset will be essential.
At first, I didn’t really take this assignment seriously because I remembered how weird and awkward it seemed when my roommate had to do it. Even when I was doing it myself, I know I didn’t try as hard as I could have. Some of the challenges honestly felt intimidating, and I avoided a few that would’ve pushed me more out of my comfort zone. But the ones I did do, like the weird sandwich challenge, actually ended up being pretty fun and memorable. By the end of the 48 hours, what stood out most is what I didn’t do, and that’s something I want to improve on. In the future, especially as I get into entrepreneurship and build my own business, I know I’ll have to take more risks. Whether that’s pitching ideas, talking to people I don’t know, or trying things that might fail, and I can’t let hesitation stop me. Hopefully, I will remember this project as a time when I didn't push myself enough.
Before this class started, I always thought creativity was just the ability to come up with something new, I didn't realize that it's actually the ability to generate new ideas that can be used by someone to solve a problem.
I honestly faced many challenges with this final project. Trying to balance the WOW factor and professionalism with many in depth reflections felt very tedious for me. Especially given how busy the previous month had been with the mini client challenge, Market Games, and endless exams. All I wanted was to start spring break, but I still had to finish this project on the Friday before it was due. However, even with all these issues, I still feel like I was able take something positive from this experience. I reinforced my own belief that it is best to put as much effort into our work as possible, even when the cirumstances make it more difficult. Any opportunity given, should be taken seriously regardless of what other factors may be affecting it.
Divergent and Convergent Thinking Reflections
Divergent thinking really challenged the way I usually come up with ideas, because I tend to stop once I find one or two that seem “good enough.” At first, I could barely think of anything beyond learning a piano song or starting a business, but once I stopped judging my ideas and just kept going, I ended up with 16 and realized I had been limiting myself the whole time. When we switched to convergent thinking, it forced me to slow down and actually choose something meaningful, which is why I picked creating a sales training manual based on my experience with Vivint and wanting to help my roommate succeed. The smaller exercises, like staring at the candle or listening to music while brainstorming, also showed me that creativity isn’t just about ideas—it’s about focus and being okay sitting in that uncomfortable space where ideas don’t come right away. Overall, this process made me realize that creativity isn’t something you either have or don’t, but something you can actually build if you’re willing to push past your first thoughts.
My personal Growth
Overall, I have enjoyed this class. It gets my brain working and has introduced me to a number of different exercises and knowledge bases that I didn't have before, like divergent and convergent thinking. I don't feel like I necessarily benefited astronomically, because many of the ideas we explored, like confidence and resilience, I was already fairly familiar with due to the experiences I have had like doing door-to-door sales and trying to create a business in the longevity field. Regardless, the projects and excercises I did in this class will serve me well as I get older. I will always be able to look back at what I did and use my knowledge and experience to continue my journey of personal growth.
One of the biggest challenges I faced throughout this class was my tendency to procrastinate, especially during the 10 Days of Creativity project where I built the interactive sales training manual. It was easy for me to push it off and tell myself I would get to it later. Especially because I was working on the mini client challenge during thisd project. I realized that even though I’m capable of working hard, I often rely on pressure at the last minute instead of staying consistent from the beginning. This made the process more stressful than it needed to be and limited how much I could fully develop some of my ideas. My project didn't turn out as good as I thought it would be, but I gained valueable experience just by simply creating something new using a different software than I had ever used before.
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Islands of Creativity
(Projects)
New Horizon
(Personal Growth)
Open Ocean
The Storm
(Experimentation)
(Challenges)
The Harbor
(Where I Started)
Curiosity Expansion
For this project, I decided to strengthen my Deprivation Sensitivity curiosity dimension by researching the mythology behind Robert Egger's film, "The Light House."
Honestly, I didn’t feel like this challenge pushed me that much because I’m already fairly comfortable with the different curiosity dimensions. However, I was still surprised by how quickly I wanted to switch topics when things got unclear. I expected a clear answer, but instead had to sit with ambiguity and force myself to keep going. That showed me that even if I can handle uncertainty, I don’t always choose to. Moving forward, when I start a business and get into the medical industry, specifically longevity therapy, I know I’ll need to stick with problems longer and push through uncertainty instead of walking away.
Growth Doesn't Happen in Calm waters
During the Rube Goldberg experiment, I felt myself getting increasingly irritated because of how difficult it was to get the machine to actually work. My team kept trying different setups, and each time it failed, it became more frustrating, especially since it felt like we were making progress but still couldn’t get it to fully work.
I noticed my initial Reaction was to:
However, after multiple failed attempts, we finally got the box to open with 12 steps. Moving forward, I want to apply this experience by being more patient when things don’t work right away and staying committed to the process instead of rushing to a solution. I know this will help me approach challenges in business and other areas with a mindset focused more on persistence and problem-solving rather than frustration.
Talking to my uncle Adam honestly challenged how I think about creativity. I used to see it as something purely artistic, but hearing how he applies it every day, like finding value in overlooked properties or restructuring his team to be more efficient, made me realize it is much more practical. What stuck with me most was how he doesn’t wait for perfect conditions; he works with what’s available and figures out ways to make it better. That really connects to my interest in longevity therapy, because it showed me that success in that space won’t just come from scientific knowledge, but from creatively finding ways to make treatments more accessible, affordable, and scalable. Whether that’s rethinking business models, using limited resources more effectively, or spotting opportunities others miss, I can see how this kind of problem-solving mindset will be essential.
At first, I didn’t really take this assignment seriously because I remembered how weird and awkward it seemed when my roommate had to do it. Even when I was doing it myself, I know I didn’t try as hard as I could have. Some of the challenges honestly felt intimidating, and I avoided a few that would’ve pushed me more out of my comfort zone. But the ones I did do, like the weird sandwich challenge, actually ended up being pretty fun and memorable. By the end of the 48 hours, what stood out most is what I didn’t do, and that’s something I want to improve on. In the future, especially as I get into entrepreneurship and build my own business, I know I’ll have to take more risks. Whether that’s pitching ideas, talking to people I don’t know, or trying things that might fail, and I can’t let hesitation stop me. Hopefully, I will remember this project as a time when I didn't push myself enough.
Before this class started, I always thought creativity was just the ability to come up with something new, I didn't realize that it's actually the ability to generate new ideas that can be used by someone to solve a problem.
I honestly faced many challenges with this final project. Trying to balance the WOW factor and professionalism with many in depth reflections felt very tedious for me. Especially given how busy the previous month had been with the mini client challenge, Market Games, and endless exams. All I wanted was to start spring break, but I still had to finish this project on the Friday before it was due. However, even with all these issues, I still feel like I was able take something positive from this experience. I reinforced my own belief that it is best to put as much effort into our work as possible, even when the cirumstances make it more difficult. Any opportunity given, should be taken seriously regardless of what other factors may be affecting it.
Divergent and Convergent Thinking Reflections
Divergent thinking really challenged the way I usually come up with ideas, because I tend to stop once I find one or two that seem “good enough.” At first, I could barely think of anything beyond learning a piano song or starting a business, but once I stopped judging my ideas and just kept going, I ended up with 16 and realized I had been limiting myself the whole time. When we switched to convergent thinking, it forced me to slow down and actually choose something meaningful, which is why I picked creating a sales training manual based on my experience with Vivint and wanting to help my roommate succeed. The smaller exercises, like staring at the candle or listening to music while brainstorming, also showed me that creativity isn’t just about ideas—it’s about focus and being okay sitting in that uncomfortable space where ideas don’t come right away. Overall, this process made me realize that creativity isn’t something you either have or don’t, but something you can actually build if you’re willing to push past your first thoughts.
My personal Growth
Overall, I have enjoyed this class. It gets my brain working and has introduced me to a number of different exercises and knowledge bases that I didn't have before, like divergent and convergent thinking. I don't feel like I necessarily benefited astronomically, because many of the ideas we explored, like confidence and resilience, I was already fairly familiar with due to the experiences I have had like doing door-to-door sales and trying to create a business in the longevity field. Regardless, the projects and excercises I did in this class will serve me well as I get older. I will always be able to look back at what I did and use my knowledge and experience to continue my journey of personal growth.
One of the biggest challenges I faced throughout this class was my tendency to procrastinate, especially during the 10 Days of Creativity project where I built the interactive sales training manual. It was easy for me to push it off and tell myself I would get to it later. Especially because I was working on the mini client challenge during thisd project. I realized that even though I’m capable of working hard, I often rely on pressure at the last minute instead of staying consistent from the beginning. This made the process more stressful than it needed to be and limited how much I could fully develop some of my ideas. My project didn't turn out as good as I thought it would be, but I gained valueable experience just by simply creating something new using a different software than I had ever used before.