Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Inspiration and Creativity

Day 108 - 892 days to go

To me, creativity is a skill that can be developed over time. In other words, creativity is not a inborn trait rather it is a learned skill. There are a few factors that will make or break the level of creativity:

  1. Inspiration is key to creativity. In other words, there must be some kinds of trigger or catalyst that will result in higher level of creativity
  2. Learn, unlearn and relearn - keep on learning new thing is the most effective way to be creative
  3. Learn a wide verity of knowledge. Strategy, methodology, principle, philosophy etc from one industry can be applicable to a new industry and hence lead to creativity
  4. Luck. Yes, luck is part of any success formula. Nevertheless, a very practical definition for luck is "Preparation meet opportunity"
Happy Events:

  1. Went for a hill trekking in the morning and went for a run in the rain after work. Felt great and fit.
  2. Gain back my inspiration for writing.
  3. Started a very interesting and challenging work relationship with my new MA who will be in my department for 6 months. He is a very dynamic, confident and smart young man. I am glad that he applied to my department after some "fact finding" about me?

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