The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant but has forgotten the gift. ~Albert Einstein [...]
Markets and Creativity
Most systems in traditional organizations are well crafted closed systems. It has relatively few interactions of cognitive dissonance, and virtually no capacity to adapt to it as a matter of course. The market moves on. The product either moves as well, or slowly ages. Our marketing efforts do not measure the organism; they measure the skeleton of the organism. The vast majority of managers have no idea where their largest growth opportunities are. How could they? [...]
What is Competition
Two themes must remain central to any discussion or application of competition. Competition is first and foremost a method of self-improvement. Second, competition is the mother of all creation. It is irrational to believe in evolution and not competition. They are inextricably linked. [...]
The Emergent Creativity of the Discovery of Penicillin
Emergent qualities of creativity can be seen everywhere. The discoveries of penicillin and LSD are examples. LSD aids in altering perspective, which may be why song writers are so often under the influence of hallucinogens when they write and perform. [...]
My Personal Discoveries exploring Creativity
When I decided to take a sabbatical with my 3 year old son and do some writing, one of the things I was looking forward to was exploring my right brain. I made goals and developed new habits. I consciously slowed down and attempted to relieve the pressure to perform. [...]
