Roger von Oech is the author of the best-selling creativity books A Whack on the Side of the Head, A Kick in the Seat of the Pants and Expect the Unexpected or You Won’t Find It. This latter book explores some of the provocative epigrams of Heraclitus, an ancient Greek philosopher who von Oech calls […]
How to be a Brilliant Thinker is a creative problem-solving toolkit in a book
When it comes to creative problem solving, few authors have earned my respect as much as Paul Sloane. His book, How to be a Brilliant Thinker: Exercise Your Mind and Find Creative Solutions, is a practical handbook for anyone who needs to jump-start their thinking in fresh, new directions. After a brief introductory chapter, in […]
The Lamy 2000 4-color ballpoint pen is an awesome creative companion
For many creative people, a distinctive pen is part of their personal marque, a symbol that says something about who they are. A fine writing instrument can also inspire you to new heights of creative thought and expression. Such is the case with the Lamy 2000 4-color pen, my writing instrument of choice for the […]
Why use brainstorming tools?
“Ideas are like fish. If you want to catch a little fish, you can stay in the shallow water. But if you want to catch the big fish, you’ve got to go deeper.” – David Lynch When it comes to creativity, you’ve only been getting half the story. Dozens of authors tell you that you […]
4 styles of notebooks to capture your ideas
Selecting a notebook to capture your ideas is a highly personal decision. Your ideas may take numerous forms, from bullet points and notes to diagrams and sketches. That means you need to give a bit more thought to finding a notebook page format that accommodates your personal creative style. Here are some tips on selecting […]
Welcome to My Creative Space
When it comes to being creative, your environment is everything. It sets the tone for your muse, inspiring it to great heights – or lulling it to sleep. That’s why I created My Creative Space – to help you customize a creative work environment that inspires and energizes you, and uniquely represents who you are. […]