Separate out the creative act from the act of editing and execution. Make it a two-step process. First, let ideas flow and encourage EVERY idea to make it to the whiteboard. Don't criticize, judge, edit, budget, or worry. An idea on the wall can't hurt anyone, so let them rip without restriction. After any and all ideas have the opportunity to "come out to play", only then should you apply your analytical and logical side to the effort. Don't mix the creative process with the editing process or you'll kill your ideas before they even get a fighting chance.
Fear is the single biggest blocker of creativity. - Josh Linkner
Fear is the single biggest blocker of creativity.
- Josh Linkner
Mistakes aren't fatal; they are merely the portals of discovery. - Josh Linkner
Mistakes aren't fatal; they are merely the portals of discovery.
Anyone can notice wrong answers. It takes the creative person to notice the wrong questions. - Josh Linkner
Anyone can notice wrong answers. It takes the creative person to notice the wrong questions.
Creativity is not a talent; It is a skill. A talent is something you are born with. A skill is something you learn. - Josh Linkner
Creativity is not a talent; It is a skill. A talent is something you are born with. A skill is something you learn.
Most think as an OR. This OR that. The most successful among us think as an AND. This AND that. - Josh Linkner
Most think as an OR. This OR that. The most successful among us think as an AND. This AND that.
Business today is all about improvisation, which is the essence of jazz. Perhaps in the past we could just follow the operating manual and do what we… - Josh Linkner
Business today is all about improvisation, which is the essence of jazz. Perhaps in the past we could just follow the operating manual and do what we…
Ask yourself this: If there was zero chance of failure, what would you do? Now, go do that. - Josh Linkner
Ask yourself this: If there was zero chance of failure, what would you do? Now, go do that.
One idea can be transformative. One idea can change your career, your life, your community, your family, and even the world. I truly believe that eac… - Josh Linkner
One idea can be transformative. One idea can change your career, your life, your community, your family, and even the world. I truly believe that eac…
When we teach kids to follow the rules that there’s only one right answer & to avoid mistakes at all costs, we’re resigning them to average. - Josh Linkner
When we teach kids to follow the rules that there’s only one right answer & to avoid mistakes at all costs, we’re resigning them to average.
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