Can you just start? As a writer, the most frequent thing I hear at dinner table conversations (when we had such things) when I mention I have published books is, ‘Oh, I am writing a book too…’ But on further discussion, it emerges that the person has an idea for … Read More
Can we really Maverick Up a new future? Well, what did Einstein say? ‘We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them!’ He may as well have been observing today’s world. And yet look at the words we use to describe people … Read More
Creativity feeds the soul. We know that Forbes always rates creativity as one of the Top 3 Skills for the future and there is no doubt that our capacity for fantasy and thereby invention, is crucial to reversing the negative trends of climate change, economic deprivation, and all related ills. But … Read More
I wouldn’t say I haven’t been creative during the pandemic. But I have noticed I have slowed down and have had to dig really deep. Diversity really IS creativity! That was made all the more apparent a couple of days last week: I actually left my home, caught public transport … Read More
World Creativity And Innovation Week kicks off on 15 April with a global array of events and celebrations. We can create a new future. And you should give a damn because creativity is an inherent human capacity that we have an enormous cultural bias against. This bias is leading us … Read More
Do Nothing How Busyness Is Killing Your Ideas To do nothing is to be a failure today. Never has there been so much to give your attention to. Many of us are very nearly 24/7 on. And this busyness is killing your ideas. I am not anti smartphones or social … Read More
Too Crazy To Succeed? Why wild ideas fail . . . at first Punk rock was born in 1976 and it was too crazy to succeed. It received no radio play, attracted small crowds and made no money. Hip Hop was born in New York at the same time and … Read More
Why Showering Gives You Great Ideas Warm, Peaceful, Happy If you ask 20 people around 60% will say, showering gives you great ideas. The best part is, this is not a coincidence or a form of magic. There are very good reasons why this happens. Since modern science has become … Read More
Sleep your way to Creativity Harness the power of your unconscious By harnessing the power of your creativity you can sleep your way to heightened creativity. Don’t believe me? Consider this. You’re having a shower. It’s warm, quiet and peaceful. You’re not thinking too much about anything, just going through … Read More
How to get struck by lightning And not burn to the ground People often compare inspiration to lightning. They say that lightning doesn’t strike twice. So, how to get struck by lightning and not burn to the ground? The bad news is the inspiration is not magic. The good … Read More
