Category Archives: Creativity

7 Questions That Lead to an ‘Aha Moment’, According to Research via Inc.

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Douglas E. Welch

Innovation isn’t just something that happens once or twice and then is forgotten until it is needed again. Innovation is something we need to do every day and in every way in our life and careers. Here are 7 questions … Continue reading →

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On YouTube: The Feynman Technique for learning anything via Sprouts

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Douglas E. Welch

I first discovered Richard Feynman years ago when I read his book “Surely, You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman” for a college class. I then went on to read his other book, “What Do You Care What Other People Think?” and almost … Continue reading →

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Noted: Brainstorming Doesn’t Work–Try These Three Alternatives Instead from Fast Company

Posted on April 8, 2017 by Douglas E. Welch

Brainstorming Doesn’t Work–Try These Three Alternatives Instead from Fast Company Our brains’ creative flow isn’t time-bound the way the typical brainstorm is. Here are a few ways to shake things up. People aren’t necessarily more creative in groups than alone, … Continue reading →

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Noted: 6 Ways Your Brain Tries To Kill Your Ideas And How To Fight Them via Fast Company

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Douglas E. Welch

6 Ways Your Brain Tries To Kill Your Ideas And How To Fight Them via Fast Company I have a lot of ideas in my head. And for the most part, that’s where they used to stay. In my head. … Continue reading →

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Noted: Brainstorming Doesn’t Work; Try This Technique Instead via Fast Company

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Douglas E. Welch

Brainstorming Doesn’t Work; Try This Technique Instead via Fast Company I found that brainstorming within a Google Doc when people are dispersed geographically can yield some similar results to this tip, probably for the same reasons. It is certainly worth … Continue reading →

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Link Focus: 25 Killer Websites that Make You Cleverer from LifeHack.org

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Douglas E. Welch

25 Killer Websites that Make You Cleverer As an auto-didact (or self-learner), any time I can find web sites and resources that help me to learn, I jump at the opportunity, This article from LifeHack.org gives you 25 possible resources … Continue reading →

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Gift Guide 2013: Ignore Everybody and 39 Other Keys to Creativity by Hugh MacLeod

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Douglas E. Welch

Ignore Everybody and 39 Other Keys to Creativity by Hugh MacLeod Well-known blogger (gapingvoid.com), back-of-business-card cartoonist and advertising copywriter, Hugh MacLeod, leads us through his list of “What I Believe” in his book, Ignore Everybody and 39 Other Keys to … Continue reading →

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2012 Gift Guide: The Art of Possibility by Benjamin Zander and Rosamund Stone Zander

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Douglas E. Welch

The Art of Possibility by Benjamin Zander and Rosamund Stone Zander From Amazon.com… “Presenting twelve breakthrough practices for bringing creativity into all human endeavors, The Art of Possibility is the dynamic product of an extraordinary partnership. The Art of Possibility combines Benjamin … Continue reading →

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2012 Gift Guide: Jump Start Your Brain by Doug Hall and David Wecker

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Douglas E. Welch

Jump Start Your Brain by Doug Hall and David Wecker Looking for a great selection of tools to “Jump Start Your Brain?” This book is for you. It is full of great ideas on how to come up with…well…great ideas. The … Continue reading →

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2012 Gift Guide: A Whack on the Side of the Head: How You Can Be More Creative

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Douglas E. Welch

A Whack on the Side of the Head: How You Can Be More Creative One of my perennial recommendations and a book that truly does “whack you on the side of the head” with great ideas on lateral thinking. The … Continue reading →

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