Codifying Creativity
Can we codify creativity? Within these few words are a number of principles that must be identified and resolved before we can really answer the question.The first question is, what is creativity? What are we trying to codify?One useful definition of creativity is that it is problem identification and idea... Read More
How to Make Time for Art
The key to making time for art is the ability to say "NO".If you say "yes" to everything that is asked of you, you will not have time to be creative. And it is so easy to say "yes" to all kinds of things and so hard to say "no".... Read More
Tapping into Your Super Creative Power
Do you consider yourself creative? How about super creative? Most people may not think of themselves as creative, but I believe that everyone has the potential for great creativity. They just need a little understanding and practice.Think of two parts of the mind: the conscious, and the subconscious. The conscious... Read More
Creativity Management ? Measurement, Benchmarking, and Improvement
Contrary to common perception, creativity can be made tangible, measurable and useable. In terms of measurement, benchmarking and improvement, the first step is to decide on definitions, the second is to decide on methods of measurement and finally, to monitor each measurement for improvement.Definitions of creativity are not elusive. In... Read More
Mind Mapping
Ever been on a project where you had trouble keeping all the 'if' questions straight? "If this happens," you say, "we'll do one thing. But, if that happens, we'll do something else instead, but only on a Wednesday."In cases like these, especially with high stakes, you may have drawn a... Read More
Problem Solving Techniques For Business And Life
Learning a few good problem solving techniques can improve your bottom line and your life.Do you ever run out of good ideas, or go around in circles trying to come up with a solution for a persistent problem? Maybe you just need to learn some simple problem solving techniques, and... Read More
Unleash Your Creativity and Think Your Way Out of the Box
The brain is a strange organ. It works in ways we don't yet understand and manages to create everything we see. Working at odds with the rest of the body it performs best when we're not consciously trying and it is exactly this right-hemisphere activity that contributes to some of... Read More
How To Entertain A Thought
After studying scores of great thinkers like Leonardo Da Vinci, I think I've stumbled upon what really set them apart from the rest of the folks living (and thinking) at the same time.It's remarkably simple. They learned how to entertain a thought.Aristotle said, "It is the mark of an educated... Read More
Creativity, Innovation, and Science ? Separate and Distinct or Not?
There is a pervasive belief that creativity and innovation are separate and distinct from the concept of science. That creativity and innovation cannot be scientific. This is completely false.An event begins to fall into the realms of science when experiments are repeatable and the results reproducible. The myth that creativity... Read More
Mindfulness and Creativity: The Wow of Wonder
You are so creative.Don't deny it. Whether or not you consider yourself a creative type, the truth is that you are constantly creating ideas.Mindfulness invites you to be aware of this constantly flowing river, and offers an opportunity to choose to sit beside it instead of swimming in it. By... Read More
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Revenge of the Sith ? Creativity and Structure
The common belief is that lack of structure and randomness... Read More
Creative Thinking The Secret Key To Lasting Success
What is creativity anyway? Well, let us look at the... Read More
New Inventions - From Absurd to Wacky!
New inventions? Heard of a revolving restaurant combination television tower?... Read More
Is Your Team Suffering from FWTS?
Who do you know who is feeling stuck, under-performing, or... Read More
Art of Creation with Attention
Attention is the greatest creative power in the world. If... Read More
Seeing Problems From Their Creative Side
Did you know that winning actually puts less wear and... Read More
Turning Obstacles Into Blessings
"Your capacity to be creatively alive in virtually all life... Read More
10 Ways To Boost Your Creativity
Creativity is your birthright ? but can often be hidden... Read More
Mindfulness and Poetry: Delicious Word Awareness
Everyone's a poet.Of course, everyone's a critic, too! This means... Read More
10 Ways to Thrive as a Creative Artist
1. Connect with your DREAM ? Indulge yourself in a... Read More
Becoming More Creative -- What We Can Learn From Disney
When you think about the legacies Walt Disney left us,... Read More
Top Five Reasons to Cultivate Your Creativity
Cultivating your creativity is more than spending time with a... Read More
Creative Thinking versus Critical Thinking
The process of creative thinking is often, mistakenly, intertwined with... Read More
A Quick Course in Creativity
This quick course in creativity is designed to give you... Read More
You Dont Have To Be An Artist To Be Creative
Imagine that a block of ice has been set on... Read More
Analysis of The Monkeys Paw by W. W. Jacobs: A Study in Lateral Thinking
I first read The Monkey's Paw as a youngster in... Read More
9 Steps to Supercharge Your Productivity with Creativity
Time is the great equalizer. Everybody has the exact same... Read More
Connect with Your Muse
Lately I've been discussing how to thrive as a creative... Read More
How Do You Paint New Age
About once every year or so, I take a critical... Read More
A New Discovery Of An Old Secret
Some years ago, when the world seemed to close in... Read More
Creativity Management ? Overcoming Blocks
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More
Creativity Management ? Its All About Routine
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More
Why Teach Thinking? Why Not ?
The word 'creativity' has so many diverse meanings and interpretations.... Read More
The Healing Powers of Journaling
For the past several years, I have found joy working... Read More
Creative Dreams - What Winter Driving Taught Me
We had a winter storm the other day here in... Read More
Are You Inventive Enough to be an Inventor? Some Guidelines to Invention Success!
Inventors make a ton of money when the invention is... Read More
How A Creation Box Can Work For You
Bring to mind a time when you decided that you... Read More
Dancing On Your Brain: The Cha-Cha Effect
My grandmother used to say that the secret to living... Read More
Top Ten Creative Strategies for Inspiring Creativity Where You Work and Play
Websites, automobiles, milk cartons, living spaces. Design saturates every aspect... Read More
Creativity and Broken Eggs
In 1420, the dignitaries of Florence held a competition.They offered... Read More
Quiz -- Are You Creative?
Worried you may not be creative or you may not... Read More
Shyness - Another View
We are all born shy, aren't we? When we see... Read More
Find the Artist Within
Can anyone be an artist? People admiring my work... Read More
Are You Inventive Enough to be an Inventor? Some Guidelines to Invention Success!
Inventors make a ton of money when the invention is... Read More
Riches Through Creative Thinking!
When solving problems after you have exhausted the normal means... Read More
Internet Business: 10 Important Creative Ways To Get New Product Ideas
Creativity is one of the most important keys to success... Read More
Creativity Management ? Intellectual Cross Pollination
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More
Story and Screenplay Structure
Structure is beneficial to creative output in a number of... Read More
Sharing Our Creative Work with Others
In my "Roadblocks to Creativity" e-course, I ask the question:"What's... Read More
Rejuvenate & Re-Fuel Your Inner Drive
I believe that as solo-entrepreneurs, business owners, and executives we... Read More
Creativity Management ? Finish What You Start
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More
Improvisation in Life and the Arts: What I learned from Free Play by Stephen Nachmanovitch
Can you be an artist while you're washing the dishes?In... Read More
Theres A Light At The End Of Your Tunnel, Called Imagination!
Imagine this. You've got this huge dream you just turned... Read More
A Question of Time and Memory
I have been struck recently by a number of questions... Read More
Re-Energize Your Brain
We all use tools in our work, and all of... Read More
Creativity Management ? Sustainability through Passion
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More
Lucid Dreaming: Discover a Whole New World
Did you know that all of your most cherished dreams... Read More
Creativity and Inspiration
Creativity for the mystic has special meaning. In the world... Read More
In between Luck & Effort
I have one magical thought, lets see it more closely.... Read More
What Open Stage is Teaching Me About Life
After many years of performing as a vocalist, I switched... Read More
Mind Power Games
Want a fun way to tune up your brain? Why... Read More
True Power Series Part I. Visualization: Image Production and Verbal Thought
(5 minutes a day) There is no limit to what... Read More
Taking it Step by Step: Combining Intuition, Spiritual Purpose, and Creativity
Something I have always found helpful is taking affirmative action... Read More
7 Techniques to Supercharge your Creativity and Solve your Problems
Do you ever encounter problems, challenges or obstacles in your... Read More
How To Get In The Zone And Blast Your Marketing To A Higher Level
This may come as a surprise... but many marketers are... Read More
How to Generate Ideas for Info-products?
Dear friends the current study shows that there are more... Read More
Unleash Your Creativity and Think Your Way Out of the Box
The brain is a strange organ. It works in ways... Read More
Art of Creation with Attention
Attention is the greatest creative power in the world. If... Read More
Brainstorming Effectively
BRAINSTORMING: The basic tool used in generating many possible solutions... Read More
My Work Is My Play - The Journey From Survival to Creativity
"For the love a' creation!", my father was fond of... Read More
Dare to Dream
Have you ever thought of this? When you were young... Read More
The Elements of Creativity: What-ifs?
What if there is no toilet paper and I am... Read More
Five Steps to Higher Creativity: Engaging the Human Spirit
Unleash Your Creativity! Creativity has often been the misunderstood... Read More
10 Tools for Dealing with Criticism and Rejection
Ouch! Whether it's feedback we've asked for, an unsolicited remark... Read More
Fear & Creativity
My fears are most powerful when they're simmering just under... Read More
Mindfulness and Independence: Observing Fireworks
"It's a free country," they say. "Celebrate our independence," I... Read More
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