Be The Child Who Travels

The notion that some people have creativity embedded in their DNA and some people don’t is a myth.

We all have tons of creative potential waiting to be tapped.

Even though creativity gets blocked in us, it can be unlocked.

All it takes to regain your creative sp...

To identify new areas of interest and ability, experiment with lots of different activities.

It is essential that you get a taste of a different field or position before you make a drastic change and commit.

Talk to your boss about exploring new responsibilities. In these short–term r...

Stop planning and start doing.

Great creative works are always preceded by action.

When you apply the beginner’s mindset, you will begin to notice more opportunities for action around you. However, seeing is not enough.

You still have to act!

Having a strong support network will ensure you have a regular flow of ideas.

Our modern society often portrays creative individuals as lone, rugged geniuses.

The truth, is that creative people treat creativity as a team sport; most of their best ideas stem from colla...

If what you do for a living isn’t what you’re passionate about, think again!

People have one of three distinct attitudes toward the work they do: they see it as either a job, a career, or a calling.

For those who pursue a calling, their work is intrinsically ...

Creative confidence is about believing in your innate ability to change your world.

People who come to believe that they can cause change are more likely to accomplish what they set out to do.

This personal conviction is called self–efficacy.

Individuals with se...

To keep inspired, you must engage a beginner’s mind.

When we were kids, we asked lots of questions and looked at the world wide–eyed, soaking it all in. Everywhere we turned, we think, “Isn’t that interesting?”

As we become older, however, we adopt an

If you don’t know what you’re born to do or what you’re really good at, a good way to find out is by pursuing interests or hobbies: side projects.

While side projects can be rewarding, they may also lead to something that engages your creative energy at work.

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To keep your creative juice flowing, you must think like a traveler.

Have you heard that travel broadens the mind?

While this sounds cliché, beneath it lies a fundamental truth: things stand out because they’re different.