Grid Diary: Journaling plus prompts equals a winner
For many years, I've been intrigued with the idea of journaling, but I've never gotten started on it because I haven't found a format and system that makes it easy…
The Zig Zag creativity card deck: A brilliant ideation tool
One of the best creativity books of the last decade is Zig Zag: The Surprising Path to Greater Creativity by Dr. Keith Sawyer. That's why I was very excited to…
Brainstorming with hieroglyphics
Using hieroglyphics - ancient Egyptian pictographs - for brainstorming is a lateral thinking technique that can help you generate new ideas and insights.
10 extraordinary insights about creativity from John Cleese
John Cleese reflects on the early days of his career, and how he discovered the remarkable power of his subconscious mind to enhance his creativity.
How the Conjure Your Creativity card deck helps jump-start your muse
Do you ever get stuck coming up with creative ideas? The Conjure Your Creativity tips card deck from Unstuck.com can help you diagnose what the problem is, reveal tips and…
Creativity: 10 ways to profit from serendipity
Serendipity can often be a pathway to creative breakthroughs. Here are 10 powerful ways to summon it on demand - and increase your creativity.
How solitude helps you be more creative
Solitude can help you be more creative. According to Edward Tufte, the father of data visualization, it's essential to seeing and perceiving the world around us more clearly - a…
Creativity: How thought experiments lead to spectacular insights
Thought experiments are a powerful ideation method used by creative luminaries like Albert Einstein and Leonardo da Vinci to achieve some of their most stunning breakthroughs. Here's how you can…
10 ways to dramatically increase your creativity in 2015
One of the best ways to advance your career in 2015 is to become more creative. Becoming known as an idea person is an awesome way to differentiate yourself and…