Creative people are wired differently. They’re often described as quirky or weird, and while that can hold true, it’s not completely universal. There are a lot of creative people out there that aren’t comfortable labeling themselves, but it’s pretty easy …
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How To Be Creative 09: Do Experiments. Lots Of Them.
Mornings larks and night owls make for a fun debate on creativity. Which is better? What category do the most creative people fall under? Of course there’s no right answer, but most people have an idea of when their brains …
How To Be Creative 08: Embrace Boredom
You’re in line for groceries and wouldn’t you know it, apparently you needed some food at the precise moment as everyone else. You reach impulsively for your phone because it’s pure Pavlov and with social media, notifications, and apps galore, …
How To Be Creative 07: Quit Being Defensive
One thing I’ve struggled with is being overly defensive of my work and ideas. It’s human nature, but it is a behavior I can keep in check for my own benefit. Passion and confidence are great, but not when they …
How To Be Creative 06: Ignore the Skeptics
New ideas are always resisted, even if they’re great. You know that. Maybe the idea seems too far-fetched and ambitious, or perhaps it’s so simple that everyone who didn’t think of it is hoping it’ll fail. Sadly, there are people …
How To Be Creative 05: Remain A Lifelong Student
Sometimes we forget how accessible education is. We’re nearly mandated to finish high school and many of us go on to college. We can take affordable online courses in just about anything and there are tons of programs offering free …