Certain people like to be certain about certain things that they certainly can’t be certain about. One of the things that changed my life completely was learning to say, “I don’t know.” I would invite you to experiment with it… Simply relaxing and taking the time to think “I don’t know” has extraordinary consequences. “I [...]
Looking in the wrong direction
For me, there is a strong link between creativity and happiness. When I’m being creative, whether alone or with others, I thrive. Even if I need to do the same thing over and over again I change stuff for the sake of it, not just for the wonderful, surprising discoveries, also to keep me awake [...]
More of what you DO want not less of what you DON’T
I have said on previous blogs, often feedback will be more about the person giving it than the person receiving it, and sometimes their underlying concerns may be very different to yours. I find it challenging when my objective is getting a fantastic result, but the objective of the person I’m working for is to [...]
Craftsman Wanted
A close friend of mine is a highly skilled craftsman. He stands at his bench, in a world where time does not exist, calling on years of skill and experience without effort or needing to think about it, and he creates. It is irrelevant whether or not he has the attention of others, he’s just [...]
To win some or learn some
I was just listening to ‘I’m Yours’ by Jason Mraz. I love the attitude in the line: “Nothing’s gonna stop me but divine intervention, I reckon it’s again my turn to win some or learn some.” What a great one-line reframe on win/lose thinking; “Win some or learn some.” But wait a minute; does that [...]
A pinch of salt
I read in a not yet published book written by a friend and hero of mine an approach to receiving feedback. He suggested taking the feedback and really exploring it, relax, chew it over, find some benefit, find something to do differently next time, and if after some time the feedback still seems to be [...]
The Enlightened Hypocrite
I recently called my blog ‘The Enlightened Hypocrite’. There are lots of reasons why I like this title, and I’m eluding to several creative thought processes or ways of perceiving things with more flexibility… Here’s one… “When the facts change, I change my mind. What do you do, sir?” John Maynard Keynes There is very [...]
Super Dad
When I was a child, at weekends, my dad was the best dad in the World! We would trash the house turning it into a giant play area, we played games and he taught us how to make stuff. He encouraged and supported my brother and I in every activity, and he was generous with [...]
What’s the opposite of creative?
When I think of the inter-personal dynamics that fuel creative environments, and the opposite behaviour that snubs out any trace of creative thinking I get something like this: Creative / The opposite of Creative Supportive; “Every contribution is valid.” / Critical; “That’s wrong!” Adventurous; “Go for it!” / Fearful; “Don’t screw up!” Experimental; “What if?” [...]
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