Comments on: How Not Knowing Can Unleash Your Creative Genius http://lifedev.net/2009/08/not-knowing/ Helping Creative People Create Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:00:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Blake Rockeyhttp://lifedev.net/2009/08/not-knowing/comment-page-1/#comment-13633 Blake Rockey Tue, 22 Sep 2009 02:25:50 +0000 http://lifedev.net/?p=913#comment-13633 @kid:: your comments remind me of a conversation I had recently with a film director on true creativity clashing with commercial intent. Those producing a film often set goals and deadlines for those creating the film and this works in the end to undermine the creativity. This problem happens everyday but the key I've found is to have balance. Feel the pressure of deadlines and expectations and use that tension to fuel your creativity. As the post said, it helps if you have a clear distinction between where you are and where you want to be. A good way of defining this is by asking the right question. When crafting the question you're trying to solve start with "What" or "How" instead of "why" "when" or "who", include yourself in the question and focus on acting to achieve the goal. How can I or What can I do to... <br>Great post! It hits the nail right on the head. @kid:: your comments remind me of a conversation I had recently with a film director on true creativity clashing with commercial intent. Those producing a film often set goals and deadlines for those creating the film and this works in the end to undermine the creativity. This problem happens everyday but the key I've found is to have balance. Feel the pressure of deadlines and expectations and use that tension to fuel your creativity. As the post said, it helps if you have a clear distinction between where you are and where you want to be. A good way of defining this is by asking the right question. When crafting the question you're trying to solve start with “What” or “How” instead of “why” “when” or “who”, include yourself in the question and focus on acting to achieve the goal. How can I or What can I do to…
Great post! It hits the nail right on the head.

]]> By: Blake Rockeyhttp://lifedev.net/2009/08/not-knowing/comment-page-1/#comment-13318 Blake Rockey Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:25:50 +0000 http://lifedev.net/?p=913#comment-13318 @kid:: your comments remind me of a conversation I had recently with a film director on true creativity clashing with commercial intent. Those producing a film often set goals and deadlines for those creating the film and this works in the end to undermine the creativity. This problem happens everyday but the key I've found is to have balance. Feel the pressure of deadlines and expectations and use that tension to fuel your creativity. As the post said, it helps if you have a clear distinction between where you are and where you want to be. A good way of defining this is by asking the right question. When crafting the question you're trying to solve start with "What" or "How" instead of "why" "when" or "who", include yourself in the question and focus on acting to achieve the goal. How can I or What can I do to... <br>Great post! It hits the nail right on the head. @kid:: your comments remind me of a conversation I had recently with a film director on true creativity clashing with commercial intent. Those producing a film often set goals and deadlines for those creating the film and this works in the end to undermine the creativity. This problem happens everyday but the key I've found is to have balance. Feel the pressure of deadlines and expectations and use that tension to fuel your creativity. As the post said, it helps if you have a clear distinction between where you are and where you want to be. A good way of defining this is by asking the right question. When crafting the question you're trying to solve start with “What” or “How” instead of “why” “when” or “who”, include yourself in the question and focus on acting to achieve the goal. How can I or What can I do to…
Great post! It hits the nail right on the head.

]]> By: YIKES! Did This Ever Speak To Me! « The Crayon Virtuosohttp://lifedev.net/2009/08/not-knowing/comment-page-1/#comment-13308 YIKES! Did This Ever Speak To Me! « The Crayon Virtuoso Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:53:49 +0000 http://lifedev.net/?p=913#comment-13308 [...] the handful of blogs I like to visit regularly and this post on LifeDev caught my attention: How Not Knowing Can Unleash Your Creative Genius.  This is what I’ve always struggled with in terms of creativity.  To quote: We’ve been [...] [...] the handful of blogs I like to visit regularly and this post on LifeDev caught my attention: How Not Knowing Can Unleash Your Creative Genius.  This is what I’ve always struggled with in terms of creativity.  To quote: We’ve been [...]

]]> By: coldburnfuryhttp://lifedev.net/2009/08/not-knowing/comment-page-1/#comment-13305 coldburnfury Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:38:22 +0000 http://lifedev.net/?p=913#comment-13305 Look at every problem and the solution of each problem from a different angle. The difficult part of this process is becoming a bit too merticulous of your ending result. However, discipline is a good trait to have when you want quality versus a rush job. I agree with this article, however, I feel that it does not go into enough depth when the author mentioned "creating the gap". That is a serious step, which invlovled disavowing yourself and all of your current achievements and developing a hunger for perfection. If not checked, this hunger can develop into an obsession. Such behavior has its benefits, however the obsessor has deafened his/hers reasoning deduction capabilities. Look at every problem and the solution of each problem from a different angle. The difficult part of this process is becoming a bit too merticulous of your ending result. However, discipline is a good trait to have when you want quality versus a rush job. I agree with this article, however, I feel that it does not go into enough depth when the author mentioned “creating the gap”. That is a serious step, which invlovled disavowing yourself and all of your current achievements and developing a hunger for perfection. If not checked, this hunger can develop into an obsession. Such behavior has its benefits, however the obsessor has deafened his/hers reasoning deduction capabilities.

]]> By: CathDhttp://lifedev.net/2009/08/not-knowing/comment-page-1/#comment-13302 CathD Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:47:04 +0000 http://lifedev.net/?p=913#comment-13302 Hi Gilbert,<br><br>No sweat! Glad u enjoyed it, and I like your distinction about active & passive phases in the process - that helps with the whole Tao paradox of doing without doing, and all that stuff :)<br><br>Cath Hi Gilbert,

No sweat! Glad u enjoyed it, and I like your distinction about active & passive phases in the process – that helps with the whole Tao paradox of doing without doing, and all that stuff :)

Cath

]]> By: Gilbert Rosshttp://lifedev.net/2009/08/not-knowing/comment-page-1/#comment-13294 Gilbert Ross Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:29:36 +0000 http://lifedev.net/?p=913#comment-13294 Hi Cath, <br><br>I am sorry that I now realize that I should have addressed the compliment and comment to you. I was just knackered yesterday evening writing the comment with eyelids half-closed! so failed to see the guest details at the end of the article. Two thumbs up for the article. Brilliant :) Hi Cath,

I am sorry that I now realize that I should have addressed the compliment and comment to you. I was just knackered yesterday evening writing the comment with eyelids half-closed! so failed to see the guest details at the end of the article. Two thumbs up for the article. Brilliant :)

]]> By: Gilbert Rosshttp://lifedev.net/2009/08/not-knowing/comment-page-1/#comment-13291 Gilbert Ross Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:59:04 +0000 http://lifedev.net/?p=913#comment-13291 Fantastic article Glen! <br><br>I particularly like the way you explained the knowledge gap which creates the creative tension. This gap together with establishing your intentions and articulating the right questions is what I would refer to as the active or generative part of the creative process. <br><br>The other step is the passive part where it is important to suspend judgments, clear your mind of preconceptions and as you said not rush off to the first answer. I believe this is why meditations is essential to cultivate this part of the creative cycle. Fantastic article Glen!

I particularly like the way you explained the knowledge gap which creates the creative tension. This gap together with establishing your intentions and articulating the right questions is what I would refer to as the active or generative part of the creative process.

The other step is the passive part where it is important to suspend judgments, clear your mind of preconceptions and as you said not rush off to the first answer. I believe this is why meditations is essential to cultivate this part of the creative cycle.

]]> By: Anthony Mallgrenhttp://lifedev.net/2009/08/not-knowing/comment-page-1/#comment-13290 Anthony Mallgren Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:24:10 +0000 http://lifedev.net/?p=913#comment-13290 Regular Steven Covey type of stuff right here. Maybe the 9th Habit of Highly Effective People. Regular Steven Covey type of stuff right here. Maybe the 9th Habit of Highly Effective People.

]]> By: Mine Your Resources Stretching It’s Legs | Mine Your Resourceshttp://lifedev.net/2009/08/not-knowing/comment-page-1/#comment-13280 Mine Your Resources Stretching It’s Legs | Mine Your Resources Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:04:36 +0000 http://lifedev.net/?p=913#comment-13280 [...] enjoyed writing my post, “How Not Knowing Can Unleash Your Creative Genius” for Glen Stansberry’s blog, LifeDev.net last week. Here’s an excerpt: “…We learn that [...] [...] enjoyed writing my post, “How Not Knowing Can Unleash Your Creative Genius” for Glen Stansberry’s blog, LifeDev.net last week. Here’s an excerpt: “…We learn that [...]

]]> By: CathDhttp://lifedev.net/2009/08/not-knowing/comment-page-1/#comment-13283 CathD Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:25:43 +0000 http://lifedev.net/?p=913#comment-13283 @Byron: *big smile* Wow, so glad this was useful for you. You're right, recognising that anxiety is a powerful part of the process of creativity can help you to not get anxious about getting anxious... so you can relieve yourself of a layer of anxiety. I find that holding a question also helps me to feel curious, which is a playful feeling for me, and then that's a nice positive feeling that makes the whole experience lighter.<br><br>Enjoy playing!<br>Cath @Byron: *big smile* Wow, so glad this was useful for you. You're right, recognising that anxiety is a powerful part of the process of creativity can help you to not get anxious about getting anxious… so you can relieve yourself of a layer of anxiety. I find that holding a question also helps me to feel curious, which is a playful feeling for me, and then that's a nice positive feeling that makes the whole experience lighter.

Enjoy playing!
Cath

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