Tag Archives: creativity
the mistakes of others
“You must learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t possibly live long enough to make them all yourself.” Sam Levenson
Julie Burstein: 4 lessons in creativity
established patterns
Creativity involves breaking out of established patterns in order to look at things in a different way. Edward de Bono
Creativity requires the courage
Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties. Erich Fromm
Problem solving
Characteristics that typically distinguish insight from “noninsight” solutions, people feel stuck before insight strikes; they can’t explain how they solved the problem and might say they were not even thinking about it; the solution appears suddenly and is immediately seen … Continue reading
open to new
Our lives can be filled with creative moments, whatever we do, as long as we’re flexible and open to new possibilities—willing to push beyond routine. The everyday expression of creativity often takes the form of trying out a new approach … Continue reading
Smoking Weed = less Creativity
People sometimes think that smoking cannabis makes them more creative. However, research by Leiden psychologists Lorenza Colzato and Mikael Kowal shows that the opposite is true. Strong cannabis doesn’t work The findings show that cannabis with a high concentration of … Continue reading
