The Power of Small, Consistent Actions Welcome to the seventh principle in our summer series on creative thinking: “A journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step.” This timeless wisdom from the Tao Te Ching, attributed to Lao Tzu, serves as a powerful reminder that every significant change or accomplishment in life starts with […]
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The Creative Power of Embracing Balance Welcome to the sixth principle in our summer series on creative thinking: “Both-And, not Either-Or. Balance, my friend.” This principle is about expanding your thinking and embracing the possibilities that lie beyond binary choices. In our fast-paced, often polarized world, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking
Might Be The Key to Your Superpower Welcome to the fifth principle in our summer series on creative thinking: “Your struggle might be the key to your superpower.” This principle is a powerful reminder that the challenges we face are often not just obstacles but clues to our true strengths and potential. Embracing the Struggle
The Power of Belief in Creativity Welcome to the fourth principle in my summer series on creative thinking: “Think you can or think you can’t. Either way, you will be right.” This timeless advice from Henry Ford speaks directly to the core of our beliefs and how they shape our actions, particularly where creativity is
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Embracing Honest Creativity Welcome to our 3rd Principle in my summer series – Honest Creativity! Didn’t know there was such a thing, did you? OK, if I’m being honest here, it seems like a L-O-N-G stretch to connect “being honest” and “creativity.” But hear me out… In our journey to rediscover and nurture our creativity,
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…through Creative Thinking Welcome to Principle #2! I’m paraphrasing here…but Einstein said, “You can’t solve a problem with the same mind that created it.” That insight opens this week’s discussion on success and creative thinking. It’s about challenging our long-held notions and hopefully that helps you understand how they can be redefined to create a
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Not that tired old meme… First up, we’re talking about something that might sound like a no-brainer but is often WAY easier said than done – Do what you love, Love what you do. OK, it’s NOT what you’re thinking! It’s NOT about that flat empty platitude you hear on social media! This isn’t about
Ready For The Recipe? Ever feel like you have a hidden well of creativity just waiting to burst forth? Like there’s an artist, a designer, a dreamer inside you just itching to break free? If so, you’re in the right place. This summer, we’re going on an exciting journey to rediscover the creativity within us.
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Slave to the ‘Ping’? Breaking up is Hard! QUESTION: Who here could go out for the day and EASILY leave their phone at home? Confession – I did NOT raise my hand! How does the song go? – “Breaking up is haaa-aarrrd to do!” (Thanks Neil!) The thing is – In an age where our
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I’m talking to YOU creativity! Okay, I get it! That might have been a really weird way to start, but I needed to get your attention! We’re making some really cool creative things happen around here and I need you to be aware: Creativity may not arrive “on demand…” Shocker – I know! But –
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