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12 Most Striking Tendencies of Creative People

12 Most Striking Tendencies of Creative People
Ever wonder what makes those wacky, creative types tick? How is it that some people seem to come up with all kinds of interesting, original work while the rest of us trudge along in our daily routines? Creative people are different because they operate a little differently. They: 1. Are easily bored A short attention span isn’t always a good thing, but it can indicate that the creative person has grasped one concept and is ready to go on to the next one. 2. Fearlessness is absolutely necessary for creating original work, because of the possibility of rejection. 3. Rules, to the creative person, are indeed made to be broken. 4. Seeing new possibilities is a little risky, because it means that something will change and some sort of action will have to be taken. 5. A photographer doesn’t just take one shot, and a composer doesn’t just write down a fully realized symphony. 6. The hermit artist, alone in his garret, is a romantic notion but not always an accurate one. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Related:  Creativity

What Kids Should Know About Their Own Brains Getty Neuroscience may seem like an advanced subject of study, perhaps best reserved for college or even graduate school. Two researchers from Temple University in Philadelphia propose that it be taught earlier, however—much earlier. In a study published in this month’s issue of the journal Early Education and Development, psychologists Peter Marshall and Christina Comalli began by surveying children aged four to 13 to discover what they already knew about the brain. Marshall and Comalli’s questionnaire turned up the same uncertain grasp of the topic, which the researchers attributed to several factors. A 20-minute lesson about the brain was enough to improve knowledge of brain functioning. To that end, they designed a 20-minute lesson about the brain and delivered it to a group of first-grade students. But the success of their effort opens another possibility.

'How Creativity Works': It's All In Your Imagination iStockphoto.com What makes people creative? What gives some of us the ability to create work that captivates the eyes, minds and hearts of others? Lehrer defines creativity broadly, considering everything from the invention of masking tape to breakthroughs in mathematics; from memorable ad campaigns to Shakespearean tragedies. Lehrer joins NPR's Robert Siegel to talk about the creative process — where great ideas come from, how to foster them, and what to do when you inevitably get stuck. Interview Highlights On comparing Shakespeare with the inventor of masking tape "I think we absolutely can lump them all together. "... On how Steve Jobs redesigned Pixar studios to maximize collaboration and creativity "The original design for the Pixar studios consisted of three separate buildings, where they'd put the computer scientists in one building, and the animators in a second building and the third building would contain everybody else: the directors, the editors and so on. " ...

12 Most Stifling Reasons You Aren't As Creative As You Could Be And How To Change That Now! Practice makes perfect. Creativity can be cultivated. It can be nurtured. 1. The first step is to silence the inner critic. 2. Countless greats have kept daily journals. 3. You have to come to the realization that you are good enough to create. 4. Instead of running away from your challenges, face them and explore what it is they’re trying to show you. 5. Commit to everything with passion and action. 6. Essence is who you are. 7. Be prolific. 8. After you have squeezed your creative mind you can feel drained but it’s easy to fill up again. 9. Whether you are finger-painting with a kindergartner or creating a multimillion-dollar ad campaign, you still access the same neural pathways. 10. We often stumble in the creative process when we have an idea of how we think things “should be.” 11. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. 12. Things take time and patience is a virtue. So where are your fresh ideas coming from? Featured image courtesy of alpha du centaure licensed via Creative Commons.

Design and make your own watch - WatchOtaku - WatchOtaku Intro I'm starting to put this page together as I increasingly realize how hard it is to find suppliers for amateur and small-volume watch designers, tinkerers and those considering making their own watch. For now, mostly a collection of links with comments and as-known sources. Please feel free to email me or comment on the page! Small run of customized watches I've had a few emails asking for a source of 100-ish customized inexpensive watches. One-off and low-volume custom designs Just found this April 2012, Fewsome is a really slick way to produce a single watch, with optional diver case and/or custom dial. One-stop-shops These will work with you to do the entire thing. Switzerland & Germany 121 Time does private label - Dead link as of Sep 2013.On Twitter, Jon Edwards recommends Rovent-Henex as "The discrete brains & brawn behind thousands of Swiss watches for many familiar brands." Hong Kong and China Fullswing makes Helson and Armida - very very good stuff, and well priced. Designers

Unleashing Creativity originally posted on "all that inspires me" A few weeks ago, I ran across this graphic on All that Inspires Me, a Posterous site by Keith Stoekler (@keithstoekler). What a great way to approach life! After all, I am… an artist who can not draw.an author who struggles to write.a photographer with limited vision.a blogger of average talent. But, I am a creator. As an educator, I hope that I inspire a creative approach to education – and life – in my friends, colleagues and students. Like this: Like Loading... How to Be Creative 12 Most Innovative Tips to Get into Your Creative Flow Creativity is a fascinating topic and one that I love to discuss. It is a personal thing and a universal ideal at the same time. My creativity isn’t your creativity but in some ways our brains function in a similar manner. What is the flow? Maya Angelou said “You can’t use up creativity. 1. Clear your mind of any tasks that need to be completed by writing them down and not thinking about them while you are focusing. 2. Some Jedi wisdom from Star Wars “Always remember, your focus determines your reality.” If you can’t maintain your focus, you won’t achieve the goal, unless it’s such an easy goal that it would have happened anyway. 3. A cup of tea, a scented candle and organized workspace. 4. Just as you would any other tasks or item in your life, schedule time in your life that is open to creative time and projects that you love. 5. A great soundtrack for your day can easily be created on Pandora or Spotify. 6. 7. 8. You will not miss anything. 9. 10. 11. 12.

Flow – A Measure of Student Engagement When I first heard about Czikszentmihalyi’s “Flow” concept and research, I became quite intrigued with this research. Its face validity immediately resonated with me. I always cherished those times in my own life when I was so fully engaged that I had no other thoughts than the task at hand, with joy coming purely from the engagement. The characteristics of “Flow” according to Czikszentmihalyi are: Completely involved, focused, concentrating – with this either due to innate curiosity or as the result of trainingSense of ecstasy – of being outside everyday realityGreat inner clarity – knowing what needs to be done and how well it is goingKnowing the activity is doable – that the skills are adequate, and neither anxious or boredSense of serenityTimeliness – thoroughly focused on present, don’t notice time passingIntrinsic motivation – whatever produces “flow” becomes its own reward ( Questions for Thought”

The Rise of the New Groupthink But there’s a problem with this view. Research strongly suggests that people are more creative when they enjoy privacy and freedom from interruption. And the most spectacularly creative people in many fields are often introverted, according to studies by the psychologists Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and Gregory Feist. They’re extroverted enough to exchange and advance ideas, but see themselves as independent and individualistic. They’re not joiners by nature. One explanation for these findings is that introverts are comfortable working alone — and solitude is a catalyst to innovation. Solitude has long been associated with creativity and transcendence. Culturally, we’re often so dazzled by charisma that we overlook the quiet part of the creative process. Rewind to March 1975: Mr. The story of Apple’s origin speaks to the power of collaboration. But it’s also a story of solo spirit. Intentionally so. “Most inventors and engineers I’ve met are like me ... they live in their heads.

12 Most Well-Versed Opinions on Creative Flow from Brilliant Writers There is no shortage of creativity at 12 Most. Every week writers from around the web come together to offer their best to the community. Heck, most of our readers are amazing writers in their own right. Influenced by Kim Phillips’ and Peggy Fitzpatrick’s thoughts on the topic, I began to think more about my own creative process. 1. “I keep my creative juices flowing by remembering to do the things I loved to do when I was 13 years old. 2. “Creativity for client work comes from finding what speaks to the end consumer, by using tools like a creative brief, lists of disparate elements, a thesaurus… it doesn’t happen by magic; it takes work.” 3. “My job is generating new ideas every day, whether I feel like it or not. 4. “I use different ways to sustain creativity, which to me is more like shaking off a case of the ‘stales.’ 5. “I explore my creativity by playing the piano, singing and creative writing. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. “I get my creative juices flowing when I run. 11. 12.

10 Creative Collaboration Tips for Educators Posted on Friday June 22, 2012 by Michael Keathley One of the most common laments that educators have is that our profession tends to isolate us from our peers. Faculty may spend all day in a classroom working with their students with little, if any, time to converse with other teachers. On those occasions when educators have a chance to sit down and talk with one another, the torrent of creative energy and ideas is both electrifying and fulfilling. The unfortunate part is that too often we let the day-to-day routine keep us from getting together to share ideas and inspiration like this. As blogger Edna Sackson demonstrated, there are actually a lot of easy ways to spark creative collaboration among our colleagues. 1. How many times have we thought: “I wish I had someone to brainstorm a new approach to teaching this lesson,” or “I would love to present at that conference, but I wish I could find someone to collaborate with”? 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

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