3 lessons on creativity from The Beatles

On World Beatles Day, let’s take a cue from the Fab Four, the masters of turning play into genius. Their journey from a scruffy Liverpool band to cultural icons is a masterclass in creative courage.

1. Collaborate like Lennon and McCartney

Creativity thrives in connection. Lennon once said, “A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality.”

Collaboration isn’t about agreement, it’s about friction, laughter, and ideas colliding into something better.

2. Embrace change — even when it scares you

The Beatles never stood still. From pop to psychedelia, they reinvented themselves with each album.

McCartney put it best, “You can’t stay in your home town forever and hope the world will come to you.” Growth requires movement.

3. Trust the flow

True creativity often happens when you stop trying so hard. As McCartney said, “It actually does flow — from your head, into your hand.” Let your instincts lead, overthinking kills the melody.

This World Beatles Day, ask yourself, what will you do to loosen up? How will you experiment? Who will you collaborate with? What will you change?

x Victoria

About Victoria Hall

Victoria Hall is an English-born, Australian-based writer and illustrator. She is the creator of three picture books for children, Penny Prickles at Coogee Beach, Eggy Peggy Has Lost Her Leggy and The Fairy Beasts.