Most creative people are self-taught, be it Bill Gates, Steve Jobs or Mark Zuckerberg. They ‘think different’ and find that the standard, spoon-fed ways of learning are not helpful and may even be curbing their natural creativity.

• Reflect on past experiences. Understanding and connecting your past experiences can spark new ideas. Steve Jobs highlights that creativity comes from linking these experiences.
• Practice synthesizing ideas. Regularly combining and recombining ideas can ...

There is a common trait among many high-achievers: Perfectionism. Celebrated geniuses like Leonardo Da Vinci, Beethoven, Steve Jobs and even Kanye West share an obsessive commitment towards excellence.

The pursuit of excellence does have its pitfalls, and perfect...