Simon Veksner: Is it okay to be stupid?

By Simon Veksner, Creative Director, DDB Sydney

We all know you have to be creative to be a Creative. But do you also have to be smart, or is it okay to be stupid?

Funnily enough, I reckon it’s actually an advantage to be stupid.

Please note I’m not talking here about the famous Wieden + Kennedy dictum of “Walk In Stupid.” I love this idea, but it’s not really about intelligence. It’s really an exhortation to assume nothing, be open-minded, and learn as much as you can every day. READ ON…