The 10-minute new idea pitch: 20 questions

Posted on Dec 30, 2010 in creativity general | Comments Off

When pitching a new idea you want to make sure to hit the target’s sweet spot smooth and fast. Here’s a simple formula to use. Use the first two minutes to highlight the problem you are solving Highlight the implications of your idea in 20 ways (limit 20 seconds per question) Ask your target their [...]

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Can Science Determine Human Values? Sam Harris.

Posted on Dec 23, 2010 in creativity general | Comments Off

Well worth the view. Sit back, relax, open your mind and be prepared for a new way of understanding.  It’ll help free your thinking to allow you to create a new future. Sam Harris shares the science behind morality.  Fascinating.  Added this to the Empathic Civilization by Jeremy Rifkin and perhaps a new morality is [...]

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Creativity tip: Extend your point of view

Posted on Dec 4, 2010 in creativity general | Comments Off

See from all angles to discover new avenues for clarity, new ideas, new decisions, learning… have patience to extend your curiosity… What’s on top? Behind? Next? Underneath? Photos taken at First Nation Museum, Smokin’ Joes, Sanborn, NY.

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Mindsets for enhanced creativity

Posted on Dec 3, 2010 in creative thinking, creativity general, inspiration | 1 comment

When engaging your creativity deliberately there’s a general rule of thumb: It’s not about finding the right answer, it’s about exploring the unknown to arrive at new ones. The journey can be chaotic for sure, so here are a few pointers to keep you grounded in your imagination to find new ideas (and stave off [...]

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