Driven by Imperfection: What Pushes Us to Create? | Khurt Gabrielle Montales | TEDxRizalStreetYouth

Core Message - The pursuit of perfection can be a hindrance to creation and impact [2][3][4] - Imperfection and mistakes are inherent in the creative process and in life [14][17] - Impact and inspiration can arise from unexpected sources, even from perceived flaws [10][11][13] Creative Process & Art - The speaker initially sought perfection in various skills but became discouraged by not achieving immediate mastery [3][4] - The speaker's art was initially disliked by themselves, but they continued creating [7][8] - The speaker's designs, though considered flawed by the speaker, inspired others [9][10][11] Impact & Inspiration - A message from a fan highlighted the impact of the speaker's "messiest" artwork [10][11] - The speaker realized that perfection is not necessary to make an impact [13] - The speaker encourages others to share their "messy lines" because they might be exactly what someone else needs [18]