Dave Birss writes in his book, A Users Guide to the Creative Mind, about being creative, finding new solutions, and combining ideas and perspectives to create something new. On solving problems he writes, “The best way to find the right solution is to make sure you’re asking the right question.” I am a huge fan of this … Continue reading Ask the Right Questions
Category: Dave Birss – The User’s Guide to the Creative Mind
Your Posture, Your Surroundings, & Your Creativity
In episode 1 of the Mindful Creator Podcast host Brett Henley speaks with a good friend of his about yoga, mindfulness, and productivity. One of the things that he and his guest discuss is having the ability to refocus our minds through awareness and small changes in our lives. For the guest he was speaking with, changing … Continue reading Your Posture, Your Surroundings, & Your Creativity
Where Does Creativity Start & End
In his creativity manual, The Users Guide to the Creative Mind, Dave Birss writes about what it means to be a creative person. He talks about misconceptions that we have regarding creative people, and gives us insights into his personality and what being creative means to him. In a quote he writes, “Being creative isn’t … Continue reading Where Does Creativity Start & End
What is Creativity?
In his book, A Users Guide to the Creative Mind, Dave Birss writes about how to be creative, and he addresses what we consider creative ideas. He uses a quote from the Bible, “There is nothing new under the sun” to help explain his idea of what creativity is. Birss continues and writes, “It’s better to … Continue reading What is Creativity?