[box options] In order to make anything a reality, you have to dream about it first. ~Adora Svitak [box] We love you TED Talks. We love your geeks, your smarts, your innovation . . . and your childishness. Recently, I cozied up to a speech by Andora Svitak (video below) and though she was 12… Continue reading Be Childish, I Double Dare Ya
Tag: creative thinking
Celebrating Mistakes
There are multiple mediums of artistic expression: oil on canvas, word on paper, film on screen, status update on Facebook. Regardless of the medium, at times our initial vision may get distorted by a glitch (or two) during the creative process. The clay is too dry. The paint is low quality. Writer block. Fear. In… Continue reading Celebrating Mistakes
New Favorite Word: Ideation
When I grow up, I wanna be an ideator. Realization #1: I love and thrive on creativity, ideas, and innovation. Realization #2: I get bored easily. Are you like this too? While at the gym today, I was listening to a podcast I’d downloaded nearly a year ago from Ideasicle.com. Gaurav Suri, a philosopher, author,… Continue reading New Favorite Word: Ideation
Dating Advice that Will Also Help Anyone in a Sales Career
While Sarah and I enjoyed a ‘Love Boat’ of sushi tonight, we couldn’t help but listen in on the conversation of the couple behind us.First date? Probably. Possibly a set-up? Seems likely. Will there be a second date? Not a chance. Sarah pondered what it would be like if we just sat down and offered… Continue reading Dating Advice that Will Also Help Anyone in a Sales Career