We attribute success or failure to innovation. It seems whenever a company is behind on its product strategy or an agency lagging on producing their best work, we often blame it on lack of innovation. True innovation is an unconscious process that’s brought about by a set of active characteristics.
Historically, there was never a moment when an inventor or a team decided to wear a cap of “innovator” to develop breakthrough moments or new products. The breakthrough moments occurred due to experimentation, accidents, collaboration and passion to change the status quo.
The document discusses how to think outside the box. It recommends asking why we should think outside the box, which box we are referring to, and how, where, and when to go outside the box. Thinking outside the box is not a luxury but a necessity to distinguish ourselves. We need to expose ourselves to divergent information to cross the boundary in our minds between what we know and don't know. Once outside the box, there is no preset direction - we must resist the temptation to return to safety and instead value long thinking, being open-minded, and considering alternatives rather than a single right answer.
This document discusses creative thinking and going outside the box. It encourages exploring new ideas even if they seem impossible, risky, or pointless. Some key points made include:
- Life begins at the end of your comfort zone. Creative thinking requires exploring outside established boundaries and norms.
- The mind is not a box - boundaries are self-imposed. To think creatively, one must be willing to explore ideas beyond what is considered possible or reasonable.
- Divergent ideas are generated by adding information that is unknown and crossing borders of the mind. Examples given include an engine inside wheels or one powered by water.
- Creative thinking is like discovering new territory and should not search for a single correct answer
This document discusses questions about why something occurred, which option to choose, how to accomplish something, where an event took place, what happened, and when an event happened, but provides no other context or details to summarize further in 3 sentences.
This document summarizes work presented at the First Annual International Creativity Collaborative conference. It discusses the goals and activities of the Marconi Institute for Creativity (MIC), including the development of a theoretical model of creative thinking (DIMIA) and its application. It also describes the CREAM project, a European Commission-funded initiative involving multiple partners aiming to enhance creativity through brain mapping and stimulation. A key goal of CREAM is to develop an integrated measurement battery to assess creativity in scientific and artistic domains and provide normative data to support neuroscientific research on creativity.
Based on TED talk by
Giovanni Corazza
Roma, Italy
February 2014
Sometimes, we find easy tasks very difficult.
For eg. Singing song..
Sometimes a little change is all that takes to change your world for ever, be it for good or bad.
This presentation guides you through the whys,hows,whens & wheres " thinking out of box "
So, sit tight and enjoy the ride...
We attribute success or failure to innovation. It seems whenever a company is behind on its product strategy or an agency lagging on producing their best work, we often blame it on lack of innovation. True innovation is an unconscious process that’s brought about by a set of active characteristics.
Historically, there was never a moment when an inventor or a team decided to wear a cap of “innovator” to develop breakthrough moments or new products. The breakthrough moments occurred due to experimentation, accidents, collaboration and passion to change the status quo.
The document discusses how to think outside the box. It recommends asking why we should think outside the box, which box we are referring to, and how, where, and when to go outside the box. Thinking outside the box is not a luxury but a necessity to distinguish ourselves. We need to expose ourselves to divergent information to cross the boundary in our minds between what we know and don't know. Once outside the box, there is no preset direction - we must resist the temptation to return to safety and instead value long thinking, being open-minded, and considering alternatives rather than a single right answer.
This document discusses creative thinking and going outside the box. It encourages exploring new ideas even if they seem impossible, risky, or pointless. Some key points made include:
- Life begins at the end of your comfort zone. Creative thinking requires exploring outside established boundaries and norms.
- The mind is not a box - boundaries are self-imposed. To think creatively, one must be willing to explore ideas beyond what is considered possible or reasonable.
- Divergent ideas are generated by adding information that is unknown and crossing borders of the mind. Examples given include an engine inside wheels or one powered by water.
- Creative thinking is like discovering new territory and should not search for a single correct answer
This document discusses questions about why something occurred, which option to choose, how to accomplish something, where an event took place, what happened, and when an event happened, but provides no other context or details to summarize further in 3 sentences.
This document summarizes work presented at the First Annual International Creativity Collaborative conference. It discusses the goals and activities of the Marconi Institute for Creativity (MIC), including the development of a theoretical model of creative thinking (DIMIA) and its application. It also describes the CREAM project, a European Commission-funded initiative involving multiple partners aiming to enhance creativity through brain mapping and stimulation. A key goal of CREAM is to develop an integrated measurement battery to assess creativity in scientific and artistic domains and provide normative data to support neuroscientific research on creativity.
Based on TED talk by
Giovanni Corazza
Roma, Italy
February 2014
Sometimes, we find easy tasks very difficult.
For eg. Singing song..
Sometimes a little change is all that takes to change your world for ever, be it for good or bad.
This presentation guides you through the whys,hows,whens & wheres " thinking out of box "
So, sit tight and enjoy the ride...
J W T Anxiety Index Quarterly Winter 2009Gaurav Gupta
This document summarizes key findings from an organization's AnxietyIndex.com site that tracked consumer anxiety and brand responses during the recession across 27 markets. Some of the main findings include:
1) Anxiety levels varied significantly across markets from 35% to 90%
2) The recession was not the only driver of anxiety in every market
3) Brands focused heavily on price/value messaging but need to bring branding principles to short-term tactics
4) 10 recommendations are provided for how brands can address consumer anxiety in recessions, including finding their value voice, removing risk from price, and inspiring rather than empathizing with consumers. Examples are given for each recommendation.
The document discusses the results of a global Nielsen survey on consumers' willingness to pay for online content. Some key findings include:
1) The vast majority (85%) of consumers surveyed prefer that content remain free online, though willingness to pay varies by content type.
2) Consumers are most willing to pay for content they normally pay for offline like movies, music, games and TV shows. They are least willing to pay for user-generated content.
3) For content to be paid for online, consumers believe it must be significantly better than free alternatives and that payment systems must be easy to use.
4) There is no consensus on the best payment model, but many consumers favor
CGAP is a global project that works on expanding access to financial services for poor people in developing countries. It has 12 active projects in 9 countries focusing on mobile banking adoption among low-income groups. CGAP's analysis shows that mobile banking has reached millions more customers than similar microfinance programs in some countries. While payments and transfers are popular, there is demand for savings and other services as well. The future of mobile banking will depend on how forces like demographics, government policies, security issues, and internet access evolve and how uncertainties around regulations, services, competition, and potential failures play out.
The document provides 24 facts about the author:
1) They do not have any pirated music.
2) A word that describes them is "Curator".
3) Their interest in music is driven by 3 groups of people.
4) They want to buy a Kindle.
1. Mr. Gopalakrishnan advises seeking out early career experiences at the grassroots level of organizations to truly understand how they work, such as working as a salesman or clerk, rather than only pursuing comfortable office jobs.
2. He shares a lesson of learning to "deserve before you desire" responsibilities and promotions by gaining sufficient knowledge and experience for roles rather than desiring them prematurely.
3. While it is important to aim to win, one should do so through fairness and upholding values over selfish ambition in order to achieve lasting success and fulfillment.
Heartfulness Magazine - June 2024 (Volume 9, Issue 6)heartfulness
Dear readers,
This month we continue with more inspiring talks from the Global Spirituality Mahotsav that was held from March 14 to 17, 2024, at Kanha Shanti Vanam.
We hear from Daaji on lifestyle and yoga in honor of International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2024. We also hear from Professor Bhavani Rao, Dean at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, on spirituality in action, the Venerable BhikkuSanghasena on how to be an ambassador for compassion, Dr. Tony Nader on the Maharishi Effect, Swami Mukundananda on the crossroads of modernization, Tejinder Kaur Basra on the purpose of work, the Venerable GesheDorjiDamdul on the psychology of peace, the Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland, KC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, on how we are all related, and world-renowned violinist KumareshRajagopalan on the uplifting mysteries of music.
Dr. Prasad Veluthanar shares an Ayurvedic perspective on treating autism, Dr. IchakAdizes helps us navigate disagreements at work, Sravan Banda celebrates World Environment Day by sharing some tips on land restoration, and Sara Bubber tells our children another inspiring story and challenges them with some fun facts and riddles.
Happy reading,
The editors
Unleash your spiritual growth journey as a truth-seeker!
Learn More:
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Tracking "The Blessing" - Christianity · Spiritual Growth · Success
Do you ever feel like your Bible highlighting isn't quite enough to ignite lasting spiritual growth? Have you struggled to retain key takeaways from your Bible study sessions?
Discover how living in 4D can transform your highlighting into a strategic tool for spiritual development.
Learn More:
👉https://tkg.tf/4D
In this video, you'll gain insights on:
How highlighting key verses and themes can enhance memory and retention of Scripture (we see a few key ones, here!)
Studies have shown that highlighting can significantly improve information recall. Highlighting key points visually reinforces them in your mind, leading to better long-term memory.
How to personalize your Bible study through strategic highlighting. Don't just highlight everything!
This video will teach you how to strategically highlight based on what resonates with you, focusing on central themes, recurring ideas, or connections between different passages.
Watch More:
👉https://tkg.tf/4D
How connecting highlighted passages can reveal deeper biblical truths. By highlighting these connections, you can see the bigger picture and uncover the underlying messages within Scripture.
By the end of this video, you'll be equipped to unlock the hidden potential within your highlighted Bible and embark on a transformative spiritual growth journey! Don't forget to like and subscribe for more inspiring content on deepening your faith.
Note: For Christians seeking to enrich their Bible study and deepen their faith, as well as any other spiritual seeker of truth and growth.
Learn More:
👉https://tkg.tf/4D
Astronism, Cosmism and Cosmodeism: the space religions espousing the doctrine...Cometan
This lecture created by Brandon Taylorian (aka Cometan) specially for the CESNUR Conference held Bordeaux in June 2024 provides a brief introduction to the legacy of religious and philosophical thought that Astronism emerges from, namely the discourse on transcension started assuredly by the Cosmists in Russia in the mid-to-late nineteenth century and then carried on and developed by Mordecai Nessyahu in Cosmodeism in the twentieth century. Cometan also then provides some detail on his story in founding Astronism in the early twenty-first century from 2013 along with details on the central Astronist doctrine of transcension. Finally, the lecture concludes with some contributions made by space religions and space philosophy and their influences on various cultural facets in art, literature and film.
The pervasiveness of Lying in today's World.pptxniwres
In our interconnected world, lies weave through the fabric of society like hidden threads. We encounter them in politics, media, personal relationships, and even within ourselves. The prevalence of deception raises profound questions about truth, trust, and the human condition.
Lucid Dreaming: Understanding the Risks and Benefits
The ability to control one's dreams or for the dreamer to be aware that he or she is dreaming. This process, called lucid dreaming, has some potential risks as well as many fascinating benefits. However, many people are hesitant to try it initially for fear of the potential dangers. This article aims to clarify these concerns by exploring both the risks and benefits of lucid dreaming.
The Benefits of Lucid Dreaming
Lucid dreaming allows a person to take control of their dream world, helping them overcome their fears and eliminate nightmares. This technique is particularly useful for mental health. By taking control of their dreams, individuals can face challenging scenarios in a controlled environment, which can help reduce anxiety and increase self-confidence.
Addressing Common Concerns
Physical Harm in Dreams Lucid dreaming is fundamentally safe. In a lucid dream, everything is a creation of your mind. Therefore, nothing in the dream can physically harm you. Despite the vividness and realness of the dream experience, it remains entirely within your mental landscape, posing no physical danger.
Mental Health Risks Concerns about developing PTSD or other mental illnesses from lucid dreaming are unfounded. As soon as you wake up, it's clear that the events experienced in the dream were not real. On the contrary, lucid dreaming is often seen as a therapeutic tool for conditions like PTSD, as it allows individuals to reframe and manage their thoughts.
Potential Risks of Lucid Dreaming
While generally safe, lucid dreaming does come with a few risks as well:
Mixing Dream Memories with Reality Long-term lucid dreamers might occasionally confuse dream memories with real ones, creating false memories. This issue is rare and preventable by maintaining a dream journal and avoiding lucid dreaming about real-life people or places too frequently.
Escapism Using lucid dreaming to escape reality can be problematic if it interferes with your daily life. While it is sometimes beneficial to escape and relieve the stress of reality, relying on lucid dreaming for happiness can hinder personal growth and productivity.
Feeling Tired After Lucid Dreaming Some people report feeling tired after lucid dreaming. This tiredness is not due to the dreams themselves but often results from not getting enough sleep or using techniques that disrupt sleep patterns. Taking breaks and ensuring adequate sleep can prevent this.
Mental Exhaustion Lucid dreaming can be mentally taxing if practiced excessively without breaks. It’s important to balance lucid dreaming with regular sleep to avoid mental fatigue.
Lucid dreaming is safe and beneficial if done with caution. It has many benefits, such as overcoming fear and improving mental health, and minimal risks. There are many resources and tutorials available for those interested in trying it.
Tales of This and Another Life - Chapters.pdfMashaL38
This book is one of the best of the translated ones, for it has a warning character for all those who find themselves in the experience of material life. Irmão X provides a shrewd way of describing the subtleties and weaknesses that can jeopardize our intentions, making us more attentive and vigilant by providing us with his wise pages, reminding us between the lines of the Master's words: "Pray and watch."
The Book of Revelation, filled with symbolic and apocalyptic imagery, presents one of its most striking visions in Revelation 9:3-12—the locust army. Understanding the significance of this locust army provides insight into the broader themes of divine judgment, protection, and the ultimate triumph of God’s will as depicted in Revelation.
Introduction
Mantra Yoga is an exact science. "Mananat trayate iti mantrah- by the Manana (constant thinking or recollection) of which one is protected or is released from the round of births and deaths, is Mantra." That is called Mantra by the meditation (Manana) on which the Jiva or the individual soul attains freedom from sin, enjoyment in heaven and final liberation, and by the aid of which it attains in full the fourfold fruit (Chaturvarga), i.e., Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha. A Mantra is so called because it is achieved by the mental process.
Lesson 12 - The Blessed Hope: The Mark of the Christian.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 12 - The Blessed Hope: The Mark of the Christian
SBS – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
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Esta lição é uma oportunidade para discutirmos um assunto multo mal interpretado no contexto cristão, que é o fato de algumas pessoas pensarem que o conhecer Jesus é ter a nossa vida mudada em todas as áreas, como se Deus tivesse o dever de transportar-nos deste mundo para um outro mundo onde muitas coisas maravilhosas que desejamos seriam reais. No entanto, a nossa fé não nos tira do mundo após nos convertermos; ao invés disso, permanecemos vivendo sob as mesmas circunstâncias. O propósito de Deus não é nos tirar do mundo, mas nos livrar das ações do maligno (Jo 17.15), Sendo assim, a vida eterna não significa estar fora da realidade deste mundo, mas conhecer o único Deus verdadeiro (Jo 17.3).
2nd issue of Volume 15. A magazine in urdu language mainly based on spiritual treatment and learning. Many topics on ISLAM, SUFISM, SOCIAL PROBLEMS, SELF HELP, PSYCHOLOGY, HEALTH, SPIRITUAL TREATMENT, Ruqya etc.A very useful magazine for everyone.
J W T Anxiety Index Quarterly Winter 2009Gaurav Gupta
This document summarizes key findings from an organization's AnxietyIndex.com site that tracked consumer anxiety and brand responses during the recession across 27 markets. Some of the main findings include:
1) Anxiety levels varied significantly across markets from 35% to 90%
2) The recession was not the only driver of anxiety in every market
3) Brands focused heavily on price/value messaging but need to bring branding principles to short-term tactics
4) 10 recommendations are provided for how brands can address consumer anxiety in recessions, including finding their value voice, removing risk from price, and inspiring rather than empathizing with consumers. Examples are given for each recommendation.
The document discusses the results of a global Nielsen survey on consumers' willingness to pay for online content. Some key findings include:
1) The vast majority (85%) of consumers surveyed prefer that content remain free online, though willingness to pay varies by content type.
2) Consumers are most willing to pay for content they normally pay for offline like movies, music, games and TV shows. They are least willing to pay for user-generated content.
3) For content to be paid for online, consumers believe it must be significantly better than free alternatives and that payment systems must be easy to use.
4) There is no consensus on the best payment model, but many consumers favor
CGAP is a global project that works on expanding access to financial services for poor people in developing countries. It has 12 active projects in 9 countries focusing on mobile banking adoption among low-income groups. CGAP's analysis shows that mobile banking has reached millions more customers than similar microfinance programs in some countries. While payments and transfers are popular, there is demand for savings and other services as well. The future of mobile banking will depend on how forces like demographics, government policies, security issues, and internet access evolve and how uncertainties around regulations, services, competition, and potential failures play out.
The document provides 24 facts about the author:
1) They do not have any pirated music.
2) A word that describes them is "Curator".
3) Their interest in music is driven by 3 groups of people.
4) They want to buy a Kindle.
1. Mr. Gopalakrishnan advises seeking out early career experiences at the grassroots level of organizations to truly understand how they work, such as working as a salesman or clerk, rather than only pursuing comfortable office jobs.
2. He shares a lesson of learning to "deserve before you desire" responsibilities and promotions by gaining sufficient knowledge and experience for roles rather than desiring them prematurely.
3. While it is important to aim to win, one should do so through fairness and upholding values over selfish ambition in order to achieve lasting success and fulfillment.
Heartfulness Magazine - June 2024 (Volume 9, Issue 6)heartfulness
Dear readers,
This month we continue with more inspiring talks from the Global Spirituality Mahotsav that was held from March 14 to 17, 2024, at Kanha Shanti Vanam.
We hear from Daaji on lifestyle and yoga in honor of International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2024. We also hear from Professor Bhavani Rao, Dean at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, on spirituality in action, the Venerable BhikkuSanghasena on how to be an ambassador for compassion, Dr. Tony Nader on the Maharishi Effect, Swami Mukundananda on the crossroads of modernization, Tejinder Kaur Basra on the purpose of work, the Venerable GesheDorjiDamdul on the psychology of peace, the Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland, KC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, on how we are all related, and world-renowned violinist KumareshRajagopalan on the uplifting mysteries of music.
Dr. Prasad Veluthanar shares an Ayurvedic perspective on treating autism, Dr. IchakAdizes helps us navigate disagreements at work, Sravan Banda celebrates World Environment Day by sharing some tips on land restoration, and Sara Bubber tells our children another inspiring story and challenges them with some fun facts and riddles.
Happy reading,
The editors
Unleash your spiritual growth journey as a truth-seeker!
Learn More:
👉https://tkg.tf/4D
Tracking "The Blessing" - Christianity · Spiritual Growth · Success
Do you ever feel like your Bible highlighting isn't quite enough to ignite lasting spiritual growth? Have you struggled to retain key takeaways from your Bible study sessions?
Discover how living in 4D can transform your highlighting into a strategic tool for spiritual development.
Learn More:
👉https://tkg.tf/4D
In this video, you'll gain insights on:
How highlighting key verses and themes can enhance memory and retention of Scripture (we see a few key ones, here!)
Studies have shown that highlighting can significantly improve information recall. Highlighting key points visually reinforces them in your mind, leading to better long-term memory.
How to personalize your Bible study through strategic highlighting. Don't just highlight everything!
This video will teach you how to strategically highlight based on what resonates with you, focusing on central themes, recurring ideas, or connections between different passages.
Watch More:
👉https://tkg.tf/4D
How connecting highlighted passages can reveal deeper biblical truths. By highlighting these connections, you can see the bigger picture and uncover the underlying messages within Scripture.
By the end of this video, you'll be equipped to unlock the hidden potential within your highlighted Bible and embark on a transformative spiritual growth journey! Don't forget to like and subscribe for more inspiring content on deepening your faith.
Note: For Christians seeking to enrich their Bible study and deepen their faith, as well as any other spiritual seeker of truth and growth.
Learn More:
👉https://tkg.tf/4D
Astronism, Cosmism and Cosmodeism: the space religions espousing the doctrine...Cometan
This lecture created by Brandon Taylorian (aka Cometan) specially for the CESNUR Conference held Bordeaux in June 2024 provides a brief introduction to the legacy of religious and philosophical thought that Astronism emerges from, namely the discourse on transcension started assuredly by the Cosmists in Russia in the mid-to-late nineteenth century and then carried on and developed by Mordecai Nessyahu in Cosmodeism in the twentieth century. Cometan also then provides some detail on his story in founding Astronism in the early twenty-first century from 2013 along with details on the central Astronist doctrine of transcension. Finally, the lecture concludes with some contributions made by space religions and space philosophy and their influences on various cultural facets in art, literature and film.
The pervasiveness of Lying in today's World.pptxniwres
In our interconnected world, lies weave through the fabric of society like hidden threads. We encounter them in politics, media, personal relationships, and even within ourselves. The prevalence of deception raises profound questions about truth, trust, and the human condition.
Lucid Dreaming: Understanding the Risks and Benefits
The ability to control one's dreams or for the dreamer to be aware that he or she is dreaming. This process, called lucid dreaming, has some potential risks as well as many fascinating benefits. However, many people are hesitant to try it initially for fear of the potential dangers. This article aims to clarify these concerns by exploring both the risks and benefits of lucid dreaming.
The Benefits of Lucid Dreaming
Lucid dreaming allows a person to take control of their dream world, helping them overcome their fears and eliminate nightmares. This technique is particularly useful for mental health. By taking control of their dreams, individuals can face challenging scenarios in a controlled environment, which can help reduce anxiety and increase self-confidence.
Addressing Common Concerns
Physical Harm in Dreams Lucid dreaming is fundamentally safe. In a lucid dream, everything is a creation of your mind. Therefore, nothing in the dream can physically harm you. Despite the vividness and realness of the dream experience, it remains entirely within your mental landscape, posing no physical danger.
Mental Health Risks Concerns about developing PTSD or other mental illnesses from lucid dreaming are unfounded. As soon as you wake up, it's clear that the events experienced in the dream were not real. On the contrary, lucid dreaming is often seen as a therapeutic tool for conditions like PTSD, as it allows individuals to reframe and manage their thoughts.
Potential Risks of Lucid Dreaming
While generally safe, lucid dreaming does come with a few risks as well:
Mixing Dream Memories with Reality Long-term lucid dreamers might occasionally confuse dream memories with real ones, creating false memories. This issue is rare and preventable by maintaining a dream journal and avoiding lucid dreaming about real-life people or places too frequently.
Escapism Using lucid dreaming to escape reality can be problematic if it interferes with your daily life. While it is sometimes beneficial to escape and relieve the stress of reality, relying on lucid dreaming for happiness can hinder personal growth and productivity.
Feeling Tired After Lucid Dreaming Some people report feeling tired after lucid dreaming. This tiredness is not due to the dreams themselves but often results from not getting enough sleep or using techniques that disrupt sleep patterns. Taking breaks and ensuring adequate sleep can prevent this.
Mental Exhaustion Lucid dreaming can be mentally taxing if practiced excessively without breaks. It’s important to balance lucid dreaming with regular sleep to avoid mental fatigue.
Lucid dreaming is safe and beneficial if done with caution. It has many benefits, such as overcoming fear and improving mental health, and minimal risks. There are many resources and tutorials available for those interested in trying it.
Tales of This and Another Life - Chapters.pdfMashaL38
This book is one of the best of the translated ones, for it has a warning character for all those who find themselves in the experience of material life. Irmão X provides a shrewd way of describing the subtleties and weaknesses that can jeopardize our intentions, making us more attentive and vigilant by providing us with his wise pages, reminding us between the lines of the Master's words: "Pray and watch."
The Book of Revelation, filled with symbolic and apocalyptic imagery, presents one of its most striking visions in Revelation 9:3-12—the locust army. Understanding the significance of this locust army provides insight into the broader themes of divine judgment, protection, and the ultimate triumph of God’s will as depicted in Revelation.
Introduction
Mantra Yoga is an exact science. "Mananat trayate iti mantrah- by the Manana (constant thinking or recollection) of which one is protected or is released from the round of births and deaths, is Mantra." That is called Mantra by the meditation (Manana) on which the Jiva or the individual soul attains freedom from sin, enjoyment in heaven and final liberation, and by the aid of which it attains in full the fourfold fruit (Chaturvarga), i.e., Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha. A Mantra is so called because it is achieved by the mental process.
Lesson 12 - The Blessed Hope: The Mark of the Christian.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 12 - The Blessed Hope: The Mark of the Christian
SBS – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
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1. ChangeThis
14 Ways to Get
Breakthrough
Ideas
Mitch Ditkoff
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“Why is it I always get my best ideas while shaving?” Albert Einstein
There’s a lot of talk these days—especially in busi- ideas are not created, but already exist, becoming
ness circles—about the importance of innovation. accessible only to those human beings who have
All CEOs worth their low salt lunch want it. And sufficiently tuned themselves to receive them.
they want it, of course, now. Innovation, they rea-
The first approach is considered Western, with a
son, is the competitive edge.
strong bias towards thinking and is best summa-
What sparks innovation? People. What sparks rized by Rene Descartes’ “I think therefore I am”
people? Inspired ideas that meet a need—whether maxim. Most business people subscribe to this ap-
expressed or unexpressed—ideas with enough mojo proach. The second approach is usually considered
to rally sustained support. Eastern, with a strong bias towards feeling, and is
best summarized by the opposite of the Cartesian
Is there anything a person can do—beyond caffeine,
view: “I am, therefore I think.” Most artists and
corporate pep talks, or astrology readings—to
“creative types” are associated with this approach,
quicken the appearance of breakthrough ideas? Yes,
with its focus on intuitive knowing.
there is. And it begins with the awareness of where
ideas come from in the first place. Both approaches are valid. Both are effective. Both
are used at different times by all of us, depending
There are two schools of thought on this subject.
on our mood, circumstances, and conditioning.
The first school ascribes the origin of ideas to in-
spired individuals who, through a series of pur- What does all of this have to do with you, oh aspir-
poseful mental processes, conjure up the new and ing innovator? Plenty, since you are most likely a
the different—cerebral shamen, if you will. The hybrid of the above-mentioned schools of thought.
second school of thought ascribes the appearance That’s what this Manifesto is all about—a quick
of ideas to a transcendent force, a.k.a. the “Collective hitting tutorial of what you can do to conjure up
Unconscious,” the “Platonic Realm,” the “Muse” or brilliant ideas. The only tuition required is your
the “Mind of God.” According to this perspective, attention and a willingness to try something new. J
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1. Follow Your FascInatIon
If you find yourself fascinated by a new idea, chances are good that there’s something meaningful
about it for you to consider. Fascination, quite simply, is nature’s way of getting our attention.
well beyond seduction or attraction, it’s an indication that we are being called. out of the thousands
of ideas with the power to capture our imagination, the fascination felt for one of them is a clue
that there’s something worthy of our engagement.
Don’t dismiss it as trivial. Give it room. Give it time to breathe. Honor it.
If you have any doubt, consider the origins of the word “fascination.” It comes from the latin
“fascinus” meaning to be “enchanted or delighted.” what enchants or delights us is sacred—
or could be sacred—a clue that something significant is knocking on our door. Indeed, if we are
willing to let fascination grow inside us—a kind of immaculate conception can occur—the
illogical, miraculous becoming pregnant with possibility—the bodily expression of the phenomenon
that you are here to birth something extraordinary.
the idea is simply the first “waaaaaaah” to get you to notice.
What new idea is fascinating you? What new possibility has captured your attention?
In what ways can you honor this inspiration today?
Fascination, quite simply, is nature’s way
of getting our attention.
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2. Immerse
Breakthrough ideas, like telemarketers or Jehovah’s witnesses, have a curious habit of showing up
at odd times. and because they do, we’re not always ready to receive them. to complicate matters,
chances are good that when they do show up, we are multi-tracking our little tushies off—checking
email, microwaving dinner, or looking for our Blackberry amidst the half-folded laundry. not exactly
the pre-conditions for breakthrough.
the alternative? Immersion: "the act of becoming completely involved or absorbed in something—
engrossed, enthralled, or preoccupied.”
If you want to radically increase your odds of originating breakthrough ideas, you will need to
immerse. Don’t be a chicken, be a hen! Baby chicks break through the shell separating them from
flight not because their mothers are rushing off to meetings on parenting skills, but because their
mothers are immersed in the act of hatching. mommy is sitting in one place for a looooooooong
time. and baby chick is also sitting (curled up) in one place for a looooooooong time.
at Google, employees are given 20% of their time to immerse in projects that have seemingly
nothing to do with their so-called “day job.” at 3m, it’s 15%. w.l. Gore gives employees a half a
day each week to immerse in projects that fascinate them.
Look at your calendar. Block out some time to focus on the development of your most inspired
idea or venture. Unplug! Incubate! Hatch! Immerse!
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3. toler ate amBIGuIt Y
Breakthrough ideas are not always the result of a revolutionary eureka! moment. on the contrary,
they are often the result of an evolutionary series of approximations or failed experiments.
when thomas edison was asked how it felt to fail 800 times before coming up with tungsten
as the filament for the light bulb, his answer was a revealing one. “Fail?” he said. “I didn’t fail once.
I learned 800 times what didn’t work.”
edison had the ability to tolerate ambiguity—to “not know.” like most breakthrough thinkers,
he had the ability to dwell in the “grey zone.” confusion was not his enemy.
“confusion,“ explained Henry miller, is simply “a word we have invented for an order that is not
yet understood.”
If you are attempting to birth a breakthrough idea, get comfortable with discomfort. Give up your
addiction to having all your ducks in a row—at least in the beginning of your discovery process.
People may think you’re a “quack,” but so what? Your chances of birthing a breakthrough idea (and
result) exponentially increase the more you are able to tolerate ambiguity.
What new idea of yours is bubbling on the brink of breakthrough? In what ways can you stay
with it, even if something in you is impatient for a breakthrough?
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4. make new connectIons
true creativity rarely happens in a vacuum. on the contrary, it is the product of two or more variables
connecting in a new way. It happens all of the time in nature. water, for example, is really just the
connection between hydrogen and oxygen. It happens in the human realm as well. roller blading is
nothing more than the connection between ice skating and roller skating. mtV? nothing more than
the connection between music and television. Drive in banking? car + banking.
the originators of these breakthrough products didn’t pull rabbits out of thin air. all they did was see
a new, intriguing (and potentially commercial) connection between already existing elements.
why don’t more of us make these kinds of connections? Because we usually stay within the confines
of what we already know. we live in a box of our own creation – whether that box be defined by our
nationality, profession, concepts, cubicle, or astrological sign.
the more we are willing to get out of this box, the more likely it will be that powerful new connec-
tions will reveal themselves to us—uncommon linkages between this, that, and the other thing—
kind of the way it was for Johannes Gutenberg when he noticed a previously undetected connection
between the wine press and coin punch.
and so the printing press was born.
Make three parallel lists of ten words. The first list? Nouns. The second list? Verbs. The third list?
Adjectives. Then look for intriguing new connections between them.
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5. FantasIze
In 1989, Gary kasparov, the soviet union Grand chess master, played a two game match against
“Deep Blue,” the reigning supercomputer of the time. kasparov won easily. when asked by the
media what his competitive advantage was, he cited two things: intuition and the ability to fantasize.
(and this from a master strategic thinker!)
Few of us are ever encouraged to fantasize—a behavior most commonly associated with children
or perverts. and yet, fantasizing is exactly how many breakthrough ideas get their start—by some
maverick, flake, or dreamer entertaining the seemingly impossible.
I find it curious that business leaders want their employees to come up with fantastic ideas
or solutions, but they don’t want their employees to fantasize. and yet, the words “fantastic” and
“fantasy” come from the same linguistic root, meaning to “use the imagination.”
Doh!
Think of a current challenge of yours. What would a fantasy solution to this challenge look like?
What clues does this fantasy solution give you?
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6. DeFIne tHe rIGHt cHallenGe
“It’s not that they can’t find the solution,” said G.k. chesterton, the renowned american philosopher
and writer, “they can’t find the problem!”
translation?
most people, in their rush to figure things out, rarely spend enough time framing their challenge
in a meaningful way. If they owned a GPs, they’d fail to take the time to program in their destination
because they were so much into the hustle of getting out of town.
coming up with the right question is at least half of getting the right answer. If you want a break-
through idea, begin by coming up with a breakthrough question—one that communicates the es-
sence of what you’re trying to create.
State your most inspired challenge or opportunity as a question beginning with words “How can I?”
Then write it five different ways. Which is the real question?
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7. lIsten to Your suBconscIous
If you study the lives of people who have had eureka moments, you’ll note that their breakthroughs
almost always came after extensive periods of intense, conscious effort. they worked, they struggled,
they noodled, they gave up, they recommitted—and then the breakthrough came. and often at
unexpected moments.
they weren’t buying lottery tickets at their local deli, hoping to win a breakthrough fortune, they
were digging for treasure in their own back yard.
rene Descartes got the idea for the scientific method in a dream. richard wagner got the idea for
Das rhinegold while stepping onto a bus after long months of creative despair. einstein used to
conduct “thought experiments” (a fancy name for daydreaming) whenever he got stuck.
In other words, the conscious mind works overtime in an attempt to solve a problem or achieve a
goal. unable to come up with the breakthrough, the challenge gets turned over to the subconscious
mind, which then proceeds to figure it out in its own, sweet time.
of course, all of this assumes that we are listening to the promptings of our subconscious mind.
This week, keep a log of your most inspired ideas, intuitions, and dreams. At the end of the week,
review your log. See what insights come to you.
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8. take a Bre ak
If you want a breakthrough, you will need to take a break, true innovators rarely follow the straight
and narrow path. not only do they march to a different drummer, they’re often not even on the same
playing field as most people.
take seymour cray, for example, the legendary designer of high-speed computers.
He used to divide his time between building the next generation super computer and digging an
underground tunnel below his chippewa Falls house. cray’s explanation of his tunnel digging
behavior is consistent with the stories of many other creatives—inner-directed, boundary-pushing
people who understand the need to go off-line whenever they get stuck.
Bottom line, whenever they find themselves struggling with a thorny problem, they walk away
from it for a while. they know, from years of experience, that more (i.e. obsession, analysis, effort)
is often less (i.e. ideas, solutions, results).
explained cray, “I work for three hours and then get stumped. so I quit and go to work in the tunnel.
It takes me an hour or so to dig four inches and put in the boards. You see, I’m up in the wisconsin
woods, and there are elves in the woods. so when they see me leave, they come back into my office
and solve all the problems I’m having. then I go up (to my lab) and work some more.”
Next time you find yourself stuck on a thorny problem or project, walk away from it for a while.
Stay conscious of new solutions coming to you during this “down time.”
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9. notIce anD cHallenGe e xIstInG Pat terns anD trenDs
there are many people these days who make their living from the “pattern recognition” business:
futurists, meteorologists, air traffic controllers, and stock brokers just to name a few. and while
their success rates may not always be 100%, it is clear that whatever success they enjoy is intimately
tied to their ability to notice patterns and then interpret those patterns correctly for the rest of us.
the same holds true for breakthrough thinkers.
the only difference? Breakthrough thinkers often hit the gravy train by challenging old patterns
and then reconfiguring them in new ways.
“the act of creation,” said Picasso, “is first of all an act of destruction.”
“the genius,” said american painter Ben shahn, “is merely the one able to detect the pattern amidst
the confusion of details just a little sooner than the average man.”
What trends in the marketplace most intrigues you? In what ways might these trends shift in
the coming years—and how might your most inspired idea be in sync with this imagined shift?
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10. HanG out wItH DIVerse GrouPs oF PeoPle
Years ago, sony used to insist that their engineers spend at least 25% of their work time out of the
office and mixing it up with people outside the walls of their industry. keepers of the innovation
flame at sony understood that diverse inputs were essential to the origination and development of
breakthrough ideas.
unfortunately, most of us tend to stay within the intellectual ghettos of the familiar. we hang out
with the same people day and night—usually people who either agree with us, report to us or,
through some indefinable act of karma, are joined to us at the hip.
If you want to increase your chances of getting a breakthrough idea, you will need to break the
bonds of the familiar. Hang out with a different crowd. Go beyond the usual suspects. seek the input
of oddballs, mavericks, outcasts, or, at the very least, people outside of your field.
If you can let go of your need for comfort and agreement, you will likely find yourself catapulted into
new ways of seeing, thinking, and acting – all precursors to breakthrough ideas.
Make a list of ten people (or groups of people) outside of your traditional “posse” who you can spend
some time with this month. Who’s first? When?
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11. Br aInstorm
Breakthrough thinkers are often rugged individualists. they believe in their inalienable rights
to “think for themselves.” they value their opinions, their perspectives, and their innate creativity.
their biggest fear is “group think.”
all well and good.
But there is an important distinction to be made between “group think” and the phenomenon of
inspired individuals getting together to spark each other’s brilliance.
Indeed, most great breakthroughs are more about inspired collaborations than they are about lone
wolf genius. think Bill Gates and Paul allen (microsoft), steve Jobs and steve wozniak (apple),
sergey Brin and larry Page (Google), David Filo and Jerry Yang (Yahoo), watson and crick (Dna),
lennon and mccartney (the Beatles), Hewlett & Packard.
all you need to do is frame a meaningful question, invite the right people, and facilitate the process
for helping your think tank riff creatively. If you are not the right person to facilitate, you probably
know someone who is. ask them.
What is the topic of your next group brainstorm? Who will you invite? Who will facilitate? When?
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12. look For HaPPY accIDents
Breakthrough ideas are often less about the purposeful act of inventing new things than it is
the art of noticing new things that happen accidentally—those surprise moments when the answer
is revealed for no particular reason.
the discovery of penicillin, for example, was the result of alexander Fleming noting the formation
of mold on the side of a Petri dish left unattended overnight. Vulcanized rubber was discovered
in 1839 when charles Goodyear accidentally dropped a lump of the polymer substance he was
experimenting with onto his wife’s cook stove.
Breakthroughs aren’t always about inventions, but about the intervention required to notice
something new, unexpected, and intriguing. For this to happen, you will need to let go of your
expectations and assumptions and get curious.
Give up being an expert. let go of the past. see with new eyes.
What “failed experiment” or unexpected outcome might be interesting for you to reconsider?
Who else might you invite to participate in this effort?
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13. use cre atIVe tHInkInG tecHnIques
I live in the northeast. In the winter, it’s common for old cars—especially on very cold mornings—
not to start. when that happens, the best thing you can do is get a jump-start. all you need are
jumper cables and another car that’s got its motor running.
creative thinking techniques are just like jumper cables. they spark ignition. they turn potential
into kinetic energy. they get you going when you’re stuck.
If you’re looking for a breakthrough idea, perhaps all you need is a jump start.
that jump start could take many shapes. It could be a classic, creative thinking technique,
of which there are many. It could be a “creative thinking coach” or a favorite book, or a quote.
ultimately, it doesn’t matter what medium you choose, just as long as you choose something
to get your motor running.
Here are a few links to get you started:
http://www.ideachampions.com/jump_start.shtml
http://www.ideachampions.com/idea_lottery.shtml
http://www.ideachampions.com/free_the_genie.shtml
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14. susPenD loGIc
Perhaps einstein said it best when he declared “not everything that can be counted counts; and
not everything that counts can be counted.” He was referring, of course, to the part of the human
being that knows intuitively, the part that is tuned in, connected, and innately creative.
kids live in this place. the rest of us just visit, preferring the left-brained world of rationality, logic,
linearity, and analysis. on some primal level, we’re all from missouri. we need proof. and while
there is nothing inherently wrong with gathering data, the addiction to it subverts our ability to
originate breakthrough ideas.
we know this. that’s why we go to the movies, the pub, watch tV, read novels, dial 900 numbers,
and daydream. we seek an altered state—one that is free of the normal gravity of daily life.
that’s why moviemakers ask us to suspend disbelief. that’s why brainstorm facilitators ask us
to suspend judgment. that’s why women (innately intuitive as they are) ask the men in their
lives to stop being so damn practical for a change and actually feel something.
It is in this state of suspension that our innate creativity is free to percolate to the surface—
over, under and around all of the left brained guardians at the gate.
and so… if you want to really birth a breakthrough idea, you too will need to enter into this state—
at least in the first phases of your new venture. suspend judgment. suspend evaluation.
suspend your addiction to the practical. what exists on the other side is fuel for the fire of
your untapped creativity.
What can you do this week to suspend practicality, logic and rationality in service to birthing
your big idea?
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mitch Ditkoff is President of Idea champions, a consulting and training company specializing in
creative thinking, innovation, leadership, and team development. His new book Awake at the Wheel:
Getting Your Great Ideas Rolling (in an Uphill World), was published in may 2008.
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