I started by drying flowers and leaves, it became so addictive and incredible fun. This is where my flower journey started. I bought resin and started to create art with it, and also glass domes with preserved flowers inside

Drying Flowers

RESIN HOOP MADE WITH REAL FLOWERS

Sitting down and learning a new hobby is a great way to free your mind from any anxious thoughts or worries you may have. For years and years I've always wanted to learn how to draw or create digital art/graphics. At the start I felt like I was never going to get anywhere with it but just breaking it down and doing small steps has been a huge help. I used a free app on my phone/tablet called ibis paint, loads of great brushes to use. On YouTube there's a huge amount of videos to help you learn. Creating art is also a way to express any emotions you may be experiencing. Just go with it!

Learning Digital Art

Depression can be all consuming. I found that when I was making things, drawing, knitting, drying flowers and working with resin, my thoughts became a lot more friendly and less hopeless. Having a goal to concentrate on for a few hours stopped me thinking about how I was going to get through the day

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This indicates value to a searcher. They're more likely to respond to ads that include concepts important to them. Think about what the searcher wants from your ad. Is it reliability and trustworthiness?You may want to use language such as '"official site." Or do they want a wide selection of products? You may want to include "view our inventory." This is a great time to put those customer personas to use. Review the persona's goals and consider adding them to your ad.

Craft your messaging to focus on user needs and benefits.

Remember, the headline is the clickable link at the top of your ad.The description is below the headline, Google will automatically test combinations of headlines and descriptions, so be sure any combination will read well. It's important to include text from keywords, because that's what potential customers are thinking about.If your ad connects with what they're searching for, they may be more likely to click on it. Also, there are a couple of advanced tools that place the keyword in the headline in certain customizations for automatically tailoring ad Copy.

At least one of the keywords in your ad group in your headlines

Phrases like "call us today" create a false sense of urgency. Keep the user benefit in mind.
If there really isn't a benefit to the user, well, why would they even call today? Non-specific or generic calls to action, such as "'sign up today" or "book today" often show decreased engagement with ads.
Imagine you're writing copy for a property management company. Instead of writing "book now" in the ad, write "book your dream vacation rental." This is more specific and relates more closely to what the potential customer desires.

Avoid generic sales language. Use specific and relatable calls

Ad extensions are additional pieces of information that enhance search ads, making them more appealing and prominent. They provide helpful details such as location, call options, and app installs, especially beneficial for mobile users.Including multiple extensions can increase visibility and competitiveness on Google Ads. And when possible, try to enable at least four. Google Ads determines the best combination of extensions on an auction-by-auction basis.

Implement all ad extensions that make sense.

The ad and landing page work together to provide a great user experience.You should compare your keywords to the copy on the landing page and its overall user experience. The exact keywords don't need to be on the landing page, but the relevancy should be clear right away.Like, ask yourself questions such as,<ul><li>How useful is the landing page to someone who clicks on the ad?</li><li>Is the page well organized?</li><li>Does the text relate to someone's search terms?</li><li>Is the landing page clear in its directions?</li></ul>Ensure it loads quickly. If page loads take too long, users may get frustrated and leave the page.

Optimize your landing page.

An effective ad can appear higher in search results pages and generate more clicks and more conversions, sometimes even at a lower cost per click than your competitors.

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Godin emphasizes the importance of creating products and experiences that are truly exceptional and worth talking about. This is what sets successful marketing apart from average products or services.

Creating Remarkable Products and Experiences:

The power of storytelling in marketing is highlighted, as it allows marketers to create memorable experiences and inspire action by resonating with the audience's values and aspirations

Storytelling and Spreading Ideas

Godin encourages marketers to embrace the challenge of making change more appealing and accessible, rather than being deterred by resistance

Overcoming Resistance to Change

Marketing is about providing value and leading others towards positive change, which can help build a strong loyal following

Generosity and Leadership

The book emphasizes the importance of long-term thinking and ethical marketing, which can lead to sustainable success by making a positive impact and serving the long-term interests of the audience.

Long-term Thinking and Ethical Marketing

Godin encourages readers to adopt a marketing mindset in all aspects of their work, which can lead to more successful outcomes, regardless of their role.

Embracing the Marketing Mindset

Godin challenges the traditional definition of marketing and argues that it can be a force of positive change, rather than just a means of pushing products.

Marketing as a Driver of Change

The book emphasizes the importance of understanding and serving a specific audience or tribe, which can lead to deeper connections and higher customer loyalty.

Serving the Smallest Viable Market

Marketing is anything we do that changes the culture for the better."

Over the past quarter century, Seth Godin has taught and inspired millions of entrepreneurs, marketers, leaders, and fans from all walks of life, via his blog, online courses, lectures, and bestselling books. He is the inventor of countless ideas and phrases that have made their way into mainstream business language, from Permission Marketingto Purple Cowto Tribesto The Dip. Now, for the first time, Godin offers the core of his marketing wisdom in one accessible, timeless package. At the heart of his approach is a big idea- Great marketers don't use consumers to solve their company's problem; they use marketing to solve other people's problems. They don't just make noise; they make the world better. Truly powerful marketing is grounded in empathy, generosity, and emotional labour. This book teaches you how to identify your smallest viable audience; draw on the right signals and signs to position your offering; build trust and permission with your target market; speak to the narratives your audience tells themselves about status, affiliation, and dominance; spot opportunities to create and release tension; and give people the tools to achieve their goals. It's time for marketers to stop lying, spamming, and feeling guilty about their work. It's time to stop confusing social media metrics with true connections. It's time to stop wasting money on stolen attention that won't pay off in the long run. This is Marketingoffers a better approach that will still apply for decades to come, no matter how the tactics of marketing continue to evolve.

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Seth Godin is a bestselling author, entrepreneur and agent of change.Godin is author of ten books that have been bestsellers around the world, and he is also a renowned speaker. He was recently chosen as one of 21 Speakers for the Next Century by Successful Meetings and is consistently rated among the very best speakers by the audiences he addresses.Seth was founder and CEO of Yoyodyne, the industry's leading interactive direct marketing company, which Yahoo! acquired in late 1998.He holds an MBA from Stanford, and was called "the Ultimate Entrepreneur for the Information Age" by Business Week.

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This is Marketing

Deepfake is an advanced digital manipulation technique that uses artificial intelligence algorithms, specifically machine learning and neural networks, to create realistic-looking fake videos or images (synthetic media). These manipulated media can convincingly depict people doing or saying things that never actually occurred in reality.Read the entire article <a href="https://trajectorymatrix.substack.com/p/the-tactics-of-deepfake-creators">here</a>.

What is Deepfake?

Deepfake creators are continually refining their techniques to evade detection. They leverage advancements in AI, particularly in machine learning and neural networks, to improve the realism of deepfakes. As detection methods become more sophisticated, so will the generation techniques, resulting in a perpetual cat-and-mouse game.

Deepfake Generation

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Researchers predict that by 2026, as much as <a href="https://idc-a.org/news/industry/AI-Experts-Predict-By-2026-90-Of-Online-Content/127ab0c0-34ba-4c03-8bad-1e4f21923f31">90% of online content </a>could be synthetically generated. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">In 2024, <a href="https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/02/4-ways-to-future-proof-against-deepfakes-in-2024-and-beyond/">disinformation </a>has been identified as a leading global threat, with the use of deepfakes standing out as one of the most concerning applications of AI. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">The amount of deepfake content online surged by <a href="https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/05/how-can-we-combat-the-worrying-rise-in-deepfake-content/">900% </a>from 2019 to 2020. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">The deepfake AI market is experiencing significant growth, with forecasts predicting a jump from USD 7.0 billion in 2024 to <a href="https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/deepfake-ai-market-256823035.html">USD 38.5 billion </a>by 2030, driven by a strong CAGR of 33.5%. </li></ul>

Key Data

1. Deep Learning Algorithms2. Forensic Analysis3. Digital Watermarking4. Blockchain Technology5. Biometric Comparison6. Audio Analysis7. Liveness Detection8. Multifactor Authentication9. Sentinel & FakeCatcher10. WeVerify & Microsoft’s Video Authenticator Tool

The Detection Methods Used by Experts to Identify Deepfake

Improving Resolution, Better Face-Swapping Techniques, Refining Audio, GAN Refinement, and Adaptive Learning are some of the tactics they follow to dodge the detection methods.

How do Deepfake Creators Evade the Anti-Fraud Measures?

Outsmarting the algorithms to always stay one step ahead.

Outsmarting the algorithms to always stay one step ahead

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<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">To consider the buyer's journey</li></ul>When do they first experience the brand? How do they experience it? And what do they do after their first experience?These types of questions helps really better understand the brand and the business from the customer's perspective.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">To optimize your marketing strategy</li></ul>All marketing strategies have gaps, and the funnel helps you recognize and fix them. e.g display ads aren't connecting with potential customer, webpage loads slowly<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Increase the conversion rate and drive more business results</li></ul>e.g. you may track the % of potential customers that become paying customers.

Benefits of a marketing funnel

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Awareness Stage</li></ul>When a potential customer encounters a brand for the first time.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Consideration Stage</li></ul>When the person starts to think about doing business with the brand, and actively searches for more information about it.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Conversion Stage</li></ul>When the person decides to make a purchase.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Loyalty Stage</li></ul>When the customer decides to purchase from the brand again and brand advocate.

Stages in the marketing funnel

GOALCapture your audience's attention. You want to get people to remember your brand and try to learn more about you. STRATEGIES<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Search engine optimization</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Search engine marketing</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Display ads</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Social media marketing</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Social media advertising</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Video marketing</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Influencer marketing</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Content marketing</li></ul> TACTICBy targeting key phrases you can pinpoint the topic your target audience is searching for. Then you can create social media contents such as guides, videos, and blogs around those topics. At this stage, you should keep things brief and simple just to gain your audience's interest.

Awareness

GOALProvide your potential customer with more detailed information to set you apart from the competition and help build their trust and confidence in your brand. STRATEGIES<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Unique selling proposition</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Customer testimonials</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Case studies</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Product reviews</li><li class="ql-align-justify">In-depth product tutorials</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Re-marketing ads</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Webinars</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Email marketing</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Social media marketing</li></ul> TACTICConsistently sharing case studies, testimonials, reviews, and detailed tutorials can build trust in your brand. Remember the "rule of seven": potential customers often need to see a message seven times before taking action.

Consideration

GOALCapitalize on the interests people have already shown. STRATEGIES<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Optimize the checkout process</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Add better photos</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Strengthen the copy</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Add live chat</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Pursue abandoned carts</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Increase website speed</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Offer a trial or money back guarantee</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Experiment with A/B</li></ul> TACTICUse paid remarketing campaigns to reach people who have already shown interest in your brand. Remarketing or retargeting, is a strategy in which you use paid ads to target customers who have visited your website, app, or social media profile. You can also gently encourage people to make a purchase by offering discounts or free shipping.

Conversion

GOALContinue to nurture relationships with your customers so you can remain in their minds. STRATEGIES<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Rewards programs</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Email marketing</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Social shares</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Remarketing customers</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Encourage reviews</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Birthday and anniversary offers</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Freebies</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Amusing confirmation messages</li></ul> TACTICRemarketing ads to existing customers on social media is a great way to encourage them to make a repeat purchase. You can also stay connected with your customers by making them feel like they are part of your brand community. One way to do this, is by developing social media content that relates to the purchase that they have made.

Loyalty

A graphic representation of the process through which people go from learning about a brand to becoming a loyal customer

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"Story had meant something to me. And I guess it's part of the world's ways to see it go, and I wonder what's going to be next?"

"I am not even a real artist - know I am a fake of some sort - sort of write from the bowels of disgust, almost entirely. Yet, when I see what the others are doing, I go on with it."

"Show me an old poet and I'll show you, more often than not, either a madman or a master."

"The only thing intelligent about a good art is if it shakes you alive, otherwise it's hokum,"

"I think the letter itself is important as a form, just as the poet-form, and it has a way of saying that the poem-form does not, and also the other way around,"

"art is art and names are secondary. We are not politicians of the literary scene."

"The mass, both the actual mass and the Artistic mass (in the sense of large practicing numbers only) are always far behind, practicing safety not only in the material and economic life but in the life of the so-called soul."

" I am not addicted to reading my stuff after writing it. It's like hanging onto faded flowers."

"it's a man's own business if he'd rather fiddle with a poem than invest in real estate."

"That's the danger of talking. You talk talk talk all wax and wallow and pretty soon you don't know what you are saying... I don't... that's why I feel much better when I am mostly quiet."

"Perhaps the first atrocity was the human foot upon the untouched."

"Creation can't bear up under restrictions."

"I feel that I am too old to be destroyed - creatively - it's ingrained like death, no shaking it off."

"great Art is pure ranting in a golden cage."

"you compare only the best to the best. You can't help it. Once a man has leaped 18 feet straight up into the air and then comes back and only leaps 13 feet, it's just not enough for us."

"The first process of learning or creation is the undoing of teaching."

"I've found that the least talented scream the loudest,"

"I don't believe in pain as a pusher of art. Pain is too often. We can breathe without it. If it will let us."

"Writers seem to write to be known as writers."

Sharp and moving reflections and ruminations on the artistry and craft of writing from one of our most iconoclastic, riveting, and celebrated masters.Charles Bukowski’s stories, poems, and novels have left an enduring mark on our culture. In this collection of correspondence—letters to publishers, editors, friends, and fellow writers—the writer shares his insights on the art of creation.On Writing reveals an artist brutally frank about the drudgery of work and canny and uncompromising about the absurdities of life—and of art. It illuminates the hard-edged, complex humanity of a true American legend and counterculture icon—the “laureate of American lowlife” (Time)—who stoically recorded society’s downtrodden and depraved. It exposes an artist grounded in the visceral, whose work reverberates with his central ideal: “Don't try.”Piercing, poignant, and often hilarious, On Writing is filled not only with memorable lines but also with Bukowski’s trademark toughness, leavened with moments of grace, pathos, and intimacy.

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People consider life can be well-lived. But to be honest, in practical life becomes tough when one has mould oneself as per the situation in life.Life can be only be well-lived when we know how we can use our limited time & money in the best possible way to grow in life.

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This is my 200th article.I wrote an article every week for the past four years. But I would lie if I told you it was easy.On the contrary, it has been one of the most challenging commitments I have ever taken. Writing changed my life for the better. It gave me money and visibility. But I had to keep a daily fight with creativity.I was insecure about my ideas for most of the experience. I am still insecure about some of them now. But I learned there are no good or bad ideas – it all depends on timing. That’s why you should focus on producing as many ideas as possible.

How to Become More Creative

One idea is not enough.Ten and one hundred are not enough.A thousand ideas could bring you somewhere. But you must have a flourishing creativity to build all those ideas. So, how can you do it?In these four years, I learned a few tricks. So, here’s how to become more creative than 91% of people.

One idea is not enough

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I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to work my ass off for all my life. Or, at least, I don’t want to do it for someone else.I want to build myself up and fight my battles alone. And to do that, I have to be creative. I have to find the unique key that will unlock my brand.But that’s not everything.

Why do you have to become more creative? (1)

Creating thinking is one of the essential skills of our time. It can help your relationships, hobbies, and even work. So, even if you are not interested in going solo, you can benefit from it.Unfortunately, most people don’t know how to spark those stunning ideas that keep others hooked. But if you want to advance in life, you need creativity. And you must know how to spark it.

Why do you have to become more creative? (2)

Creativity has many enemies. Here are three of them.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Stress is a creativity killer. Pressure is beneficial if it lasts for a bit. But too much of it could harm your ideas and make you give up.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">A <a href="https://cosmopolitanmindset.substack.com/p/how-to-conquer-dreams-and-fears">lack of confidence </a>could also reduce your winning ideas. You will discard many thoughts because you don’t believe in yourself. But those thoughts might have been a game-changer.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Negativity could hurt your ideas. There have been a few people who made a fortune using negativity. But have you ever heard about their lives? Worthless, empty shells.</li></ul>

3 Things That Will Destroy Your Creativity

So, how can you become more creative?I could give you a short and a long answer.Short answer – live a happier life.Long answer – keep reading.Here are nine quick practices that could make you more creative.

More than ten years ago, I wanted to write a fantasy novel.I was young and dumb. I copied something from The Lord of The Rings, some things from Harry Potter, and even Eragon. It was terrible. But it taught me an important lesson – writing by hand can spark thousands of ideas. And even if 99% of them will be trash, you still have those ten good ones.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Write by hand to generate ideas.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Do it daily to build a habit.</li><li class="ql-align-justify"><a href="https://www.cosmopolitanmindset.com/idea-journal-best-tool-for-creative/">Keep a journal </a>to remember everything.</li></ul>

1 – Write by hand.

People without a second brain have two problems:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">they forget their best ideas</li><li class="ql-align-justify">and they stress too much trying to remember everything they have to do.</li></ul>Last year, I got a promotion that charged me with responsibility. But that change stressed me too much with multiple deadlines and commitments.However, since I <a href="https://cosmopolitanmindset.substack.com/p/the-second-brain-method">built my second brain </a>, I don’t have to remember anything. And I can focus more on my ideas.

2 – Build a second brain.

Look, I know this is strange. But before you think I’m crazy – this has been <a href="https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/mental-benefits-of-rearranging-a-room-37000508">scientifically proven </a>. Moving the furniture can give you a boost of energy for a few days. You will feel more inspired and spark stunning ideas.But you can’t move the furniture every week. I agree. So, how can you trigger the same effect many times?The secret is not the furniture but the environment.Change the place where you brainstorm your ideas more frequently. And you will have better ones.

3 – Move the furniture.

I used to get my best idea for potential novels when I got home from school.My parents worked hard. They didn’t always have the time to pick me up. So, I had to walk back home.It took me 30 minutes. But I often stopped on the street because I had great ideas and wanted to write them down.Your brain wonders when you walk or run and know the road. And if you learn to focus on a topic, you will generate great ideas.

4 – Do more outside activities.

I love to spend alone time. I used to suffer when I was alone. But I discovered it wasn’t that bad.However, your loneliness will always limit your ideas.Talking with other people triggers an active exchange of ideas you can’t replace. So, learn to <a href="https://cosmopolitanmindset.substack.com/p/unleash-your-inner-magnet">attract people in your life </a>. Share your thoughts with anyone who might be interested. Listen to what they have to say. You never know where the next idea will come from.

5 – Attract people in your life.

When I started writing online, I had no clue what an article meant.I loved to write. And I loved to read articles on Medium. But I never thought about writing mine. So, I did this exercise where I copied others’ articles to learn how to write one.Later on, I tried to improve them. I picked the best articles and searched for their mistakes or weak points. And that helped me find new ideas for my content.So, improve other’s work. You will find more ideas for yours.

6 – Improve others’ ideas.

How can you find new ideas if you do not search for them?Creativity requires a constant input of new experiences. And when you exit your comfort zone, the effect is even better.So, get out of the house to become more creative. Meet people. Do new things. And then think about those things and what they taught you.

7 – Exit the comfort zone.

Stress is the worst enemy of creativity. And to remove stress, you must take care of your mental health.A few years ago, I was broken – without any friends or love. And I couldn’t think about anything else than my situation.Yet, you can’t spark new ideas in this mental state. So, <a href="https://cosmopolitanmindset.substack.com/p/these-7-habits-can-crush-your-mental-health">put your mental health first </a>.Do meditation, yoga, or whatever makes you feel good. Do therapy if you can’t do it alone. You must be in good mental shape to spark stunning ideas.

8 – Put your mental health first.

I wasn’t kidding when I told you a happy life would make you more creative. It does. But a happy life requires a lot of optimism.I always thought negativity was not worth my time. But we often get sucked into its cycle and can’t escape it. That’s when you need good <a href="https://cosmopolitanmindset.substack.com/p/the-power-of-self-reflection">self-reflection skills </a>to understand the triggers of your negativity and fight it.

9 – Be optimistic and reflect on your feelings.

Creativity is a skill you can use in many ways. But you have to unlock it first. Therefore, this week, focus on it.Do something new. Get to know new people. Build a second brain. Or, at least, move the furniture.That’s how you will become more creative than 91% of people.[<a href="https://cosmopolitanmindset.substack.com/p/how-to-become-more-creative">DOWNLOAD</a> THE FREE INFOGRAPHIC]

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Use these 9 quick practices to become more creative than 91% of people and create stunning ideas everybody will remember.

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How to Become More Creative Than 91% of People and Spark Stunning Ideas

“The Creative Mindset is a state of mind – a way of thinking, a way of seeing opportunities to sprinkle creativity into ordinary practices.”

Why Is It Important

<ol><li>Clarify – The ability to identify a problem or challenge worth tackling</li><li>Replicate – The ability to place existing things in a new context</li><li>Elaborate – The ability to link seemingly disparate things to create something novel</li><li>Associate – The ability to use analogous thinking to problem-solve</li><li>Translate – The ability to convey your vision to others</li><li>Evaluate – The ability to choose the best idea</li></ol>

The Mindset Results From Mastering Six Concrete Skills

Before getting creative, understand what changes are needed and why they are important. Clearly define the project's mission statement, outlining the participants, location, and impact. 
<ul>
<li> Identify specific changes and reasons for change </li>
<li> Create a mission statement that includes project details </li>
<li> State who and how the project will occur </li>
<li> Explain the significance of the project </li>
</ul>
 This will help guide the change process and ensure everyone is on the same page. 💡

Mission Statement for Project Change

Finding new sources of inspiration can be as simple as stepping outside of your comfort zone. Try these tips: 
<ol>
 <li> Explore new locations or view familiar places from a new perspective </li>
 <li> Engage with people who have different viewpoints than your own </li>
 <li> Draw inspiration from the beauty of the world around you </li>
</ol>
 Don't be afraid to get out of your routine and see things in a new light. It can lead to surprising and exciting inspiration. 🌎

Get Inspiration by Exploring New Places and Opening Your Mind

<ul><li>Try Word Association - Pick a Collection of Random Words from a Dictionary and Connect Your Project to Each Word.</li><li>SCAMPER - Ask Six Questions about the Challenge You Face and Use Your Responses to Generate New Ideas: Can You Substitute? Combine? Adapt? Magnify? Eliminate? Reverse? Put to Other Uses?</li><li>Employ Lateral Thinking - Leverage Edward de Bono's Approach and Consider Your Problem in Six Distinct Ways: Objectives (Processes); Information (Facts); Emotions (Intuition); Judgment (Critical Thinking); Optimism (Encouragement); and Creativity (New Possibilities).</li></ul>

Work on Your Elaboration Skills in Three Simple Ways:

A strong association is like a bridge that connects ideas and creates something greater than its parts.
<ul>
 <li>It helps identify problems by finding links between various concepts, leading to new perspectives.</li>
 <li>Synthesis is made possible by association, bringing together different elements to create something unique.</li>
</ul>
🌉 Association creates innovative solutions. 🚀

The Power of Association

To improve your storytelling skills and captivate your audience, try implementing these techniques:
<ol>
<li> Create a storyboard - Use visuals to outline the key elements of your story's plot. </li>
<li> Morphologies can help - Study how things are built and transformed to make your narrative more impactful. </li>
<li> Run scenarios - Anticipate how changes in society, economy, politics, and technology could impact the issue you're addressing.</li>
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By incorporating these strategies, you can make your vision compelling and memorable!

Crafting Compelling Stories: Tips for Success

Challenge yourself to come up with unique and buzzworthy ideas to disrupt the market, attract customers, and unlock new potential.
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<li>Generate out-of-the-box concepts</li>
<li>Brainstorm innovative solutions</li>
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Pick Winning Ideas

To have a breakthrough, combine six creative skills in any order. There is no "right" way; use the skills that work best for you.
🧠 There are no rules for combining the six creative skills, so experiment and find what works for you.
🎨 The six skills are:
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 <li>imagine: generate new ideas</li>
 <li>reframe: look at things differently</li>
 <li>connect: see relationships between ideas</li>
 <li>evaluate: assess ideas critically</li>
 <li>act: turn ideas into action</li>
 <li>read: research and gather information</li>
</ul>
🔑 By combining these skills, you can reach aha! moments that can lead to breakthroughs in your project or challenge.

Using Creative Skills for Aha! Moments

“Jeff and Staney emphasize that small acts of creativity can have huge consequences and that ordinary people can do extraordinary things if they can see the opportunities in front of them.” —Mitch Jacobson, Executive Director, Austin Technology Incubator, UT Blackstone LaunchPad, University of Texas at Austin Nearly all of today's major innovation workshops and programs call on organizations to drive innovation. What they miss is that innovation comes from the personal creativity of individuals. And creativity doesn't require an advanced education or technical skills—all employees can be creative. Often, all they lack is a fitting mindset and the right skills. The Creative Mindset brings how-to advice, tools, and techniques from two master innovators who have taught and worked with over half of all Fortune 500 companies. Jeff and Staney DeGraff introduce six essential creative-thinking skills that can be easily mastered with limited practice and remembered as the acronym CREATE: Concentrate, Replicate, Elaborate, Associate, Translate, and Evaluate. These six skills, sequenced as steps, simplify and summarize the most important research on creative thinking and draw on over thirty years of real-world application in some of the most innovative organizations in the world. It's time to rethink the way we make innovation happen. Individual creativity is an immense untapped resource, and you don't have to be Beethoven to make a big difference. As the spirit of chef Gusteau proclaims in the Pixar classic Ratatouille, “Anyone can cook.”

Jeff DeGraff

The Creative Mindset

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