Matthew Sebalja speaks at TEDxSIUC about overcoming failure and inspiring your confidence to keep trying. A senior at Southern Illinois University, Matthew is majoring in Marketing and Economics. He's known for his role in re-establishing the TEDx program at SIU following the COVID-19 pandemic. Matthew's talk, "The Creativity Deficit," explores the intertwined relationship between mental health and creativity, emphasizing the evolution of creative thinking from childhood through adulthood. He discusses how educational systems can sometimes stifle creative thinking and offers insights on reconnecting with our innate creativity to produce fulfilling, innovative work. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx