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    Seven Habits of Highly Innovative People

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    Here are seven habits found in highly innovative and creative people that I’ve organized and summarized from Scott Berkun’s “the myths of innovation“.

    1. Persistence - Innovation involves more than just great ideas. We need faith, hard work and a laser sharp focus for the end result to keep persisting for our vision in the face of roadblocks.

    2. Remove Self-Limiting Inhibitions - Under the spell of inhibition, we feel limited and stuck. We need to free ourselves from these mind-created constraints by removing assumptions and restrictions.

    3. Take Risks, Make Mistakes - I believe that part of the reason why we create self-imposed inhibition is due to our fear of failure. Expect that some ideas will fail in the process of learning. Build prototypes often, test them out on people, gather feedback, and make incremental changes.

    4. Escape - Our environment can and does effect how we feel. The more relaxed and calm we are internally, the more receptive we are to tap into our flowing creativity. This is why ideas sometimes come to us in the shower or while we’re alone.

    5. Writing Things Down - Many innovators and creative people keep a journal to jot down ideas and thoughts. Some keep a sketch book, scrap book, post-it notes, loose paper.

    6. Find Patterns & Create Combinations - Ideas come from other ideas. Did you know that Edison wasn’t the first one who came up with the invention of the light bulb? He was the first to build a workable carbon filament inside a glass bulb, that made light bulbs last longer. You can increase your exposure to new ideas, look for patterns and see how you can combine ideas to improve upon existing solutions.

    7. Curiosity - Many innovators are just curious people who are inquisitive, and like to solve problems. Practice seeing things differently.

    You can read much more here.

    HT to Kem for finding this one.

    The following is from Think Simple. Be Decisive : "Have you ever looked at super creative or innovative people, and felt they are special beings blessed with gifts? Have you felt that you are not as fortunate? I used to feel this way. I have since learned that creativity is more about psychology than intellect, and there are no secrets to being creative. Actually, there is no such thing as “being more creative”, you are already a creative being...

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    1. Camey on Tue, November 20, 2007

      Great list! Yes, thanks Kem.

    2. Leonard Lee on Tue, November 20, 2007

      These are great… I would also add.


      Get feedback and input.  The best ideas need help and very few ideas can become complete inside only one persons head.


      Keep a humble but courageous heart.  Some innovations were never meant to get past the cutting room floor.  Some were meant to be fought for with a spirit of courage.  Humility is what often reveals the difference.

    3. Jan on Tue, November 20, 2007

      I would add play.


      That might go along with #4 Escape.


      But I’ve found that just hanging out with kids and being silly produces a more creative me.

    4. Tina Su – Think Simple Now on Tue, November 27, 2007

      Thanks for mentioning our post here.  Much appreciated http://www.mondaymorninginsight.com/images/smileys/smile.gif


      Love & Gratitude,


      Tina


      <a href=”http://thinksimplenow.com”>Think Simple Now.


      ~ Clarity & Happiness</a>

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