The Skinny on Creativity: Thinking Outside the Box

The Skinny on Creativity ... Wow, what a big topic!

And such an important one too, because no matter what you do, or where you are in your life, the ability to think creatively is crucial for your survival and your success. In short, the more you develop your skills at creative thinking, the more likely you will be able to master your environment whatever it might be.

Creative thinkers are all around you. People who are juggling responsibilities and obligations. People who are finding ways to get a lot done with minimum help or resources. People who are using their talents to maximum effect. Creative thinking is the skill you need to overcome whatever stands between you and what you want to accomplish.

Creative thinkers will have an edge in the years ahead. Whereas once analytical thinking was paramount, today machines can perform analysis better than most humans. But machines can t imagine; machines cannot think creatively. And so, to compete and prosper you need to enhance your abilities at creative thinking.

So, give us an hour of your time. That s about how long it will take for you to read The Skinny on Creativity. By the end of this book you will have a better understanding of the rules of creativity and an enhanced ability to think out of the box.

In The Skinny on Creativity, you will learn to:

defy convention
turn metaphors into ideas
break mental patterns and reflexes
find innovation in contrast
think outside the box
leave port without a muse
stick your tongue out
live with solitude
leave your comfort zone
create like a child
find inspiration in your sleep
use visuals to ignite your creative energies