Let’s start with an idea: creativity is a skill. If we accept that as fact we must also accept that creativity can be developed, taught and learned. …

Everyone makes mistakes. How many times have we heard that? A lot. That’s probably because it’s true. Still, some people make more than others. And then there are those other people. You know who I’m talking about. The ones who never seem to make mistakes. Some people seem so perfect. …

How changing your surroundings can boost your focus. — I had to get my car inspected today and typically there is some sort of wait, but I never really know what to expect. I brought my iPad so I could make better use of the wait. …

If you’ve ever been to the Cheesecake Factory you know that the menu is a veritable tome. Take whatever you thought was a large menu and multiply times ten. It can be overwhelming for first-timers and when it comes time to order making a decision can be torturous. According to…

“Originality is bunk.” – author Michael Chabon from the documentary “The Creative Brain” For the longest time I would hear people talk about creative success as defined by “finding your own voice” and I would think “well, who’s voice do I have?” It’s easy to hear that and think that…

It takes different forms and comes at different times for all of us, but at some point, we all hear that call: the call to be creative. We can try to ignore it and in most cases, there are external obstacles, but the call continues whether we acknowledge it or…

By any metric, I was an awful student. Quiet and respectful but disinterested in anything written on a chalkboard or spoken by an adult. So it came as a shock to me that one of the favorite expressions of math teachers everywhere, “show your work” would become one of the…

If all you get from this article is to splash your face with cold water, you’re doing great. …

It’s curious how big a role curiosity might actually play in success. A lot has been said about Malcolm Gladwell’s 10,000 hours and I lean heavily toward the investment of time as being crucial to success. However, that equation only looks at the quantity of time, not quality. If you’re…