Criticism & Success Nowadays, criticism has such a negative connotation that most people automatically react poorly to even just the term itself, without even thinking about its benefits. People think that the phrase "constructive criticism" is just something people made up so they could put … [Read more...] about Criticism & Success
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How Ideas Happen, Shattering the Myth of the ‘Lightbulb Idea’
Shattering the Myth of the ‘Lightbulb Idea’ When we hear stories of people having world-changing ideas, often, they are told in a way that makes them sound like breakthroughs or sudden flashes of insight. They are portrayed as light bulbs or as bolts of lightning, and often, we hear stories of … [Read more...] about How Ideas Happen, Shattering the Myth of the ‘Lightbulb Idea’
How to Take Inspiration Without Copying
How to Take Inspiration Without Copying They say that imitation is the best form of flattery, but when someone actually copies one of our ideas, flattered tends to be the last thing we feel! Instead, it’s frustrating when someone else benefits from what should have been our unique idea, and it … [Read more...] about How to Take Inspiration Without Copying
How to Use a Moodboard to Get Inspiration
How to Use a Moodboard to Get Inspiration When you start on a new project, you can often find yourself getting stuck before you even manage to get started. It’s like a type of writers’ block, except it affects every kind of project – from website designs to wedding planning to interior design. The … [Read more...] about How to Use a Moodboard to Get Inspiration
The Neuroscience of Creativity and Invention
The Neuroscience of Creativity and Invention Creativity often seems like something mystical or magical. Sometimes, it can feel as though creativity doesn’t even come from us, but rather, that it descends upon us in a blinding flash of light or a lightning bolt. But creativity is far from magical. … [Read more...] about The Neuroscience of Creativity and Invention
How to Overcome Writers’ Block
How to Overcome Writers’ Block Inspiration and creativity are key parts of nearly every type of work, and it’s crucial that it stays this way, too. If there is no element of creativity in your job, then, eventually, you will probably be put out of work by a machine or a computer program. While … [Read more...] about How to Overcome Writers’ Block