Creativity Myths
Sustained myths about Creativity and Innovation lead to confusion, bad practice and bad decision making. Some of them include:1. Creativity requires Creative TypesWhile some theorists assert that there are creativity traits such as tolerance for ambiguity and intolerance to conformity, these assertions are countered by the fact that traits are... Read More
Five Basic Steps to Benefit from Your Creativity
The ability to exercise your creativity is even more important for you than you probably think. Why? First, your creativity tremendously contributes to your self-actualization, which is essential for you to feel satisfied with your life and be happy. Second, it is exceedingly important for being successful in building relationships... Read More
Finding A Little Adventure
I have had more than my share of exciting times and I'm grateful for every one of them.There was the time the bear came into camp at 11:00 p.m. and we listened to him consume two weeks worth of food for two people and a dog in only six hours.... Read More
Be Creative: 10 Easy Steps To Increase Your Confidence, Creativity and Cash In The Attention Economy
How can you be more creative? How can you turn creative ideas into cash. Want to be better at creative thinking?In Australia at the moment we are celebrating the Australian Innovation Festival.This years theme is Innovation and You.The festival was established to celebrate the best in Australian innovation.According to the... Read More
How Logic Puzzles Can Help You Become a Better Problem Solver
I have to admit that I am a confirmed puzzle-head. I love crosswords, acrostics, and cryptograms. But I am becoming ever more intrigued by logic problems. For one thing they teach you how to become a more attentive listener or reader to catch the nuances of language that can provide... Read More
Art, Artists and Money
Practical money tips for people in the arts.1. Sock it AwayIf you are in the arts there is no such thing as a steady paycheck. Money usually comes in spurts with no money, often for months, many months, in between. Don't make the mistake of thinking that spurts of income... Read More
Creative Drought
For the past several hours, I've struggled with this week's message, the words, "what will I write?" screaming in my ears. I've felt like the princess who promises her first born child to the little man named "Rumplestiltskin" if only he will spin straw into gold. Unfortunately, I'm not a... Read More
Produce Creativity: 4 Ways To Motivate Your Melon
It was 8:00 PM and I'd hit a creative wall ? hard. But there was so much work to be done! And I just had to get out of the office or else my article would never get finished. So I knew the only way to stimulate my mind was... Read More
Story and Screenplay Structure
Structure is beneficial to creative output in a number of ways. There are at least two types of structure, work processes and frameworks:a) Work processes such as incremental production produce more output than a "do your best" approach. Writing four pages a day completes a words-on-paper first draft screenplay in... Read More
Are You A Creative Meathead?
Remember Archie Bunker's description of what a Meathead was on All in the Family?Dead, from the neck up!When it comes to creaivity, innnovation, coming up with ideas that magically turn into money - are you alive?Ever wonder how some of the big names in business are able to continually come... Read More
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Get Creativity?
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Creativity, Innovation, and Market Performance
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Analysis of The Monkeys Paw by W. W. Jacobs: A Study in Lateral Thinking
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A legacy is more than a gift that lives on... Read More
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Forget Thinking Outside The Box....GET Outside The Box
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Mind Mapping
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Improvisation in Life and the Arts: What I learned from Free Play by Stephen Nachmanovitch
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Creativity Management ? Collaboration NOT Competition
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3 Simple Steps To Solving Problems
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Mindfulness and Poetry: Delicious Word Awareness
Everyone's a poet.Of course, everyone's a critic, too! This means... Read More
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Creative Memory Tricks
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Why Creative Visualization Works
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The Source of Growth and Creativity
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Overcoming Artists Block (part 2)
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Should You Quit Your Job for Your Dream?
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Trying to Create From Distorted Perceptions?
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Creative Drought
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Creativity Management and Team Size
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Sing & Be Well
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In between Luck & Effort
I have one magical thought, lets see it more closely.... Read More
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