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201 Ways to Arouse Your Creativity
Arouse your creativity Electric flesh-arrows … traversing the body. A rainbow of color strikes the eyelids. A foam of music falls over the ears. Creativity is like sex. I know, I know. The people I speak of are writers. Below, I’ve exposed some of their secret tips, methods, and techniques. Now, lie back, relax and take pleasure in these 201 provocative ways to arouse your creativity. Great hacks from Merlin Mann of 43 Folders
101 Excellent Resources And Tools For Students Of Any Age | Brain Training 101
Whether you’re a student just starting the school year or you’re a lifelong learner like me, you’ll find resources, tools and a ton of fun stuff to stash in your virtual backpack. If you find these resources helpful, please share this post with your friends. I would greatly appreciate it. Before you begin, make sure you Grab Your Free Brain Training Power Pack. Increase Your IQ Score Day by day account of our experiment to increase IQ. Brain Pages Find help and support on just about any topic relating to brain fitness. Perfect Lecture Notes Step by Step Comprehensive instructions on how to take the perfect set of lecture notes. 8 Concentration Tips for Studying Effectively Eight drug-free ways to stay alert while studying for an exam. Test Your Sense of Pitch Curious about the accuracy of your sense of musical pitch? The Cerebrals Society Test your intelligence, using three different subtests: Verbal Analogies, Mathematical Problems and General Knowledge. Mr. Be Sociable, Share!
Innovation's Secret Sauce: Friendship
As a business owner, I’m always looking at how to structure relationships. I’ve joked that a sense of humor is our main concern when evaluating new clients at Karten Design. But when I really think about it, compatibility and the ability to have fun with your clients is a serious matter. Recently, the composer Michael Giacchino shared his creative process with our studio. When Giacchino works with his friends--movie writers, musicians, other composers, sound effect artists--they share ideas, offer cross-pollination between disciplines, and hone each other’s work through constructive criticism, all without fear of judgment or offense. This idea resonated with me. I can remember a time when we worked in reclusive ways. Design as a discipline is constantly evolving. [ Image: Flickr user jenny downing ]
A Geek's Guide to Budgeting Hobbies
A professor once told me his trick to happiness: treat your hobby like a career, but more important. Those of us who eat up all types of hobbies—from comics to video games to DIY projects—know that a good hobby can be one of the most enriching parts of life, but they can also require a lot of time and money. Here's how to better budget that time and money.P All work and no play isn't good for anyone. A good work-life balance hinges on getting in the time to do what's important to you. If you don't already, it's time to start treating your hobbies with the same respect you give your career (although a hobby can also help your career, in certain cases). Budget Your Hobby TimeP You probably have a hard enough time keeping up with your day to day, but finding time for hobbies is just as important as getting your errands done. Organize and Prioritize Your HobbiesP SExpand If you're anything like me, you have a bunch of different interests and hobbies. Budget Time Every Day, No ExcusesP
Get Mentally Fit with an Idea Quota
The first step to have great ideas is to adopt an attitude of having lots of ideas. Going further, there are some strategies we can use to dramatically increase the amount of ideas we generate. The Idea Quota is one of the simplest and most effective of them. The Idea Quota I first learned about the Idea Quota through Michael Michalko’s excellent book Thinkertoys. The point of committing to a quota is that it forces you to actively pursue new ideas. Although you can use quotas without specifying a central theme for your ideas, the technique works best when you direct it to very specific needs, such as: a challenge you’re working on, either in your personal life or at work;an improvement you want to make in your life or business;finding answers to specific questions you have, either practical or more abstract. Pump Some (Mental) Iron Just like in a physical workout, to grow your creativity muscles you have to constantly push your limits, even if just a little bit. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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35 Great iPad Apps for Designers, Geeks and Creative Individuals - Creative Can Creative Can
Because of its mobility and large array of useful apps available, iPad has become very popular these days, and this trend is not likely to end anytime soon. With the capability that almost rivals desktops, iPads, have also become the gadget of choice of designers while on the go. With the help of some iPad apps, designers, geeks and creative individuals can now do their job while away from their workstations. Here, we are showcasing some of the great iPad apps for designers and other creatives to use while on the go. Wireframing, Mind Mapping and Productivity Apps iMockups for iPad iMockups for iPad is the premiere mobile wireframing and mockup app for your web, iPhone and iPad projects. OmniGraffle Need to create a quick diagram, process chart, page layout, website wireframe, or graphic design? MindNode MindNode is a very easy and intuitive application for collecting, organizing and outlining your thoughts and ideas as mind maps. Dropbox Air Display Moodboard Evernote Ignition iDesign Color RGB
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8 Methods to Find Inspiration
Tim @ Mini Life Hacks suggested I write a following up article from my guest post about 8 Steps to Inspire Others . Thanks for that suggestion Tim, I’ll first cover the methods to find inspiration in this article and my next one will cover how to take action on that inspiration. Please consider sharing this article if you enjoy it and feel free to sign up for my RSS feed here. Search Out New Experiences Inspiration comes about because of change or seeing the possibility of change. Nature and God’s creations Creative art and writing Stylish music and sound Innovation and brain science Life impact stories ( Arswino always has great examples of that at his blog ) Underdog stories. These are just a few and everyone will have their own personal favorites that interest and inspire them. Keep An Open Mind Once you do find new experiences, the unknown often drives fear or a defensive attitude towards it. Watch Your Emotions Share the Experience Seek Out Solitude Keep in Mind Your Role Models
21 Brilliant Productivity Tools Every College Student Must Use | Get Degrees
If you ask a college student about productivity, he won't have much to say. And you really can't blame him. He leads a dynamic life where academics and fun go hand in hand, with the latter becoming a more important activity most of the times. However, with the advent of internet and web 2.0, a college student now has access to so many amazing tools that he could finish up his work as well as enjoy life to the fullest without the guilt. Research and Taking Notes 1.Questia Questia is an excellent online research tool which features a huge web based library of magazines, books, journals, papers, articles and much more. Although you need to pay about $19.95 per month for its membership, you could save on books and magazines you buy if you subscribe to it. 2.Free Book Notes Free Book Notes, as the name suggests is a collection of free book notes, summaries, study guides and similar material aggregated from the internet. 3.Wikipedia 4.Notely 5.Evernote 6.Google Docs 7. 8.Noodletools Communication
