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Sarah Lewis is an American art historian, curator, and associate professor at Harvard University. Her work focuses on the intersections of art, race, and justice.
Known for: The Rise: Creativity, the Gift of Failure, and the Search for Mastery
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The Rise: Creativity, the Gift of Failure, and the Search for Mastery
In this thought-provoking work, Sarah Lewis explores the essential role of failure in the creative process and human achievement. Drawing from art, science, sports, and history, she argues that setbacks are not signs of defeat but stepping stones toward mastery and innovation. Through vivid storytelling and research, Lewis redefines success as a continual process of striving and resilience.
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The Gift of Failure
Failure, for many, carries a sting of shame. Yet for those engaged in the creative act, it is indispensable. In this section, I explore the paradox at the heart of human invention: that failure is not an ending but a beginning. I reflect on Samuel Morse’s journey—how his initial artistic ambitions a...
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The Near Win
We tend to measure progress by victories, but there is an equally potent force in almost winning—in the near miss that leaves one hungry for more. In my study of archery, I found that world-class archers spend most of their time practicing not the perfect bullseye but the incremental adjustment just...
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About Sarah Lewis
Sarah Lewis is an American art historian, curator, and associate professor at Harvard University. Her work focuses on the intersections of art, race, and justice. She has contributed to publications such as The New Yorker and The New York Times, and her scholarship emphasizes creativity and cultural...
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Sarah Lewis is an American art historian, curator, and associate professor at Harvard University. Her work focuses on the intersections of art, race, and justice. She has contributed to publications such as The New Yorker and The New York Times, and her scholarship emphasizes creativity and cultural...
Sarah Lewis is an American art historian, curator, and associate professor at Harvard University. Her work focuses on the intersections of art, race, and justice. She has contributed to publications such as The New Yorker and The New York Times, and her scholarship emphasizes creativity and cultural transformation.
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