There is a relationship between intelligence and verbal creativity. There is consistent research over 30 or 40 years. By just measuring intelligence you miss 70 percent of the creative students. In follow-up studies of creative achievement we find that the highly creative out achieve everybody. Then creativity would be better as a predictor of achievement than intelligence.
Problem solving requires both creative and critical thinking.
Don't be afraid to fall in love with something and pursue it with intensity. Know, understand, take pride in , practice, develop, exploit and enjoy your greatest strengths. Learn to free yourself from the expectations of others and to walk away from the games they impose on you. Free yourself to play your own game. Fin a great teacher or mentor who will help you.