What If Einstein Was Treated Like Messi?

In this episode of Rebel, Reject, Create, David Chislett speaks with Michael Brian Lee, creative breakthrough catalyst and author of World Innovators Cup. Michael’s new book reimagines famous innovators as World Cup football stars, using the playful format of trading cards and sporting mythology to ask a serious question: why do we celebrate athletes more passionately than the people whose ideas actually change the world? The conversation moves from Nikola Tesla as a Serbian striker to Michael’s own creative journey through writing, television, film education and corporate creativity training. David and Michael also explore why creativity matters in an age of AI, what machines can and cannot do creatively, and why human instinct, taste and unpredictability still matter. Find the book here: https://worldinnovatorscup.com The episode closes with a simple creativity exercise using a pen, revealing how quickly people look for the “right” answer — and how creativity begins when we push beyond the obvious.