On being "original"
We live in a world where people keep saying that we should always be “creative” and “unique”.
Fantasies. You already are unique.
There is an overwhelming tendency of giving too much importance to our individuality, instead of learning from others, especially from the Masters.
You should assiduously copy the Masters.
Remember Clark Terry’s quote: Imitate, Assimilate, Innovate
If you try to be creative too early, you put yourself on a very dangerous road.
The self may damage your inner uniqueness and you ego will block the creative journey as it becomes stronger and wants to be celebrated.
That is why some people loose their creativity over time.