Add/Remove Technology
Technology. Some creative endeavors thrive as technology grows. Some remain unchanged. Today’s Idea Sparkler is about challenging your creative endeavor’s relationship to technology.
Swap Projects with Someone
I’m convinced that my best ideas come when I’m helping other people with their projects. It’s something about the emotional disconnection that keeps my fear from tainting the great ideas. I experienced this recently.
Creativity in One Word
This week I asked some of my Twitter followers to describe creativity in word. I don’t think there’s a right or wrong answer…rather it’s what creativity means to you. And it should be different for every person…because it manifests itself differently in every person. So here they are along with my thoughts.
What Makes a Great Idea?
A company wants to make the public aware of a new product. It’s a good idea to spend money on an advertising campaign. Clever slogan, fun visuals and a strong brand are all good ideas. But a great idea would be to invest in their current customers. Give incentives to the customers for spreading the news.…
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Avoid Stress by Walking
One of the biggest sources of stress for me is driving. Between the yelling, the honking and the swerving I’m ready to pull my hair out when I get to my destination. Not to mention what the other drivers on the road do… So I get to work stressed. And stress kills creativity.
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Imperfections in Creativity
The deformed gummy bear. The most intriguing bear in the bunch. Even though the makers of gummy bears want them all to look the same, every now and then a deformed gummy bear gets put in the bag. Ironically, the deformed one is the one I’m most excited about eating.
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Give
Creatively stuck? You need some creative draino. Today’s batch is a bit scary. But it will get your creative brain back where it needs to be.
Other Cultures
Looking for that spark to separate your creativity from the rest? Try this idea sparkler: create something for someone from a different culture.
Be a Bully
Time to create. Time to be awesome. But the inspiration just isn’t coming. The temptation to recline by the tv or explore Facebook is too strong. Ever feel this way? Welcome to the club. I’m actually experiencing the same thing. I just watched 4 episodes of a show I don’t even like. I cleaned the…
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