Brain Storm

The Light Bulb

Does the light bulb of your mind burn brightly? Does it flicker on and off, strobing with a maddening inconsistency? Do you feel like there’s a rainbow of new ideas waiting to shine forth, but some cloudiness always seems to get in the way?

Well, take heart. The good news is that creative thinking is a skill, and as such, it can be taught and learned. You can become a successful "out of the box" thinker through practicing the proper techniques, and in doing so, you will become a much more effective employee or entrepreneur. While anyone can generate problem-solving ideas, it is harder to develop those ideas into creative concepts that really make a difference. Creative people see the world differently and envision new perspectives. Those who use their creativity successfully find ways to put their creative concepts to use.

Inspirational Models

As you focus on becoming more creative, regard highly creative people as role models. Try to learn how they view things, how they think and how they turn their ideas into practical concepts. By replicating their success, you’ll develop your own creative ideas much more quickly. Begin your quest for...