Innovation Is It A State Of Mind?

 

Innovation Is It A State Of Mind?

You probably know the myth of innovation as a sudden flash of insight that comes from nowhere. We read about that “aha” moment, or that light bulb turning on in the mind of some inventor or innovator, and this is true to an extent. Einstein really did get flashes of insight while shaving in the morning. However, he was of course working on the problems he had insight into, and he didn’t suddenly have ideas for new kitchen gadgets or movie plots.

Einstein’s innovations, in other words, no matter how “sudden” the original ideas were, came from past and present mental work. It is like a singer who works at his craft for ten years and then becomes an “overnight success.” Innovative people only have “sudden” new ideas because they have habitually worked and thought in certain ways for some time. If you want to become an innovative thinker, then, why not start cultivating those mental habits?

Brian Tracy

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Mental Habits Lead To Innovation

Problems can be opportunities. “Problem” may have a negative connotation, such as being a hassle or stressful, but any problem can lead to an innovation that improves our lives. Not knowing the time led to clocks small enough to put on our wrists. Nasty diseases lead to sanitary sewer systems. Start looking for opportunity in every problem. Even a mundane problem like not having enough storage space could lead to an innovation. You may just build a plywood floor in the attic, but you could invent a new type of outdoor storage unit.

Innovation begins with understanding the key elements. Metal, wood or glass are not key elements of a door to an innovator. A way to get in, a way to keep others out – these are key elements. Begin with these, and soon you’re imagining new ways to make a door. You could design a door that is opened by your voice (nice when your hands are full), or one that shuts and locks itself when anyone else approaches. Think of the key elements in things.

Attitude helps innovation. The creative problem-solving technique of concept-combination involves combining two ideas to see what new idea or product results. The crucial point is that you assume there will be a useful new idea. Starting with that assumption, your mind will work overtime to produce something. A shoe and a CD have nothing to do with each other, but it took just a minute to imagine a CD player with headphones that only plays the music correctly if a jogger maintains his ideal pace. When you assume there is something there, you’ll often find something.

Playfulness helps innovation. A playful mind is a creative mind, and while high IQ doesn’t correlate with creativity, put it together with playfulness, and you have an Einstein. Remember, he imagined himself riding on a beam of light in order to arrive at his theory of relativity. Why not start playing with ideas and things, in your mind and in your surroundings. Innovation should be fun.

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What is Happiness? Can You Define It?

 

Happiness is one of the most commonly used words. We all say – the children look so happy. I am very happy today. You don’t look happy. Any reason? How to make a happy world? How to avoid sad feelings and feel happy? Which pill can help us? The discussion about happiness is endless. Does science give a common definition of happiness? General answers are available that say that happiness is a state when one feels good, elated, contented, good etc. Is happiness a lifelong gift or an emotion experienced for a short time.

If I win a lottery, I become happy. As I spend all the money, I become unhappy again. When you call me a good person, I feel happy and when you curse me, I feel very unhappy. If I look at the dead body of my old friend, I feel unhappy and when I look at laughing faces of children, I feel happy. We have no control. Outside forces and events control our emotions. We are all toys. That has no free will. This is difficult to believe but true.

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Let us find out what is not happiness. Low self-esteem, feelings of despondency, sadness, guilt, helplessness, frustration, low interest, uncertainty, and all such negative emotions are not happy emotions. They rather make us unhappy. Now let us talk of what is happiness. Feeling good, cheerful outlook, positive thoughts, winning attitudes, satisfied living, enjoyment, and all such emotions that make us feel good are happy feelings

Is happiness same for all of us? If I give a certain amount to few people, some may become very happy, and some may become angry and some will not care either way. Am I making myself clear? Happiness is not something that we feel in equal measure. I may be very happy when I watch the star lit night, but you may enjoy only the bright sunshine. Each one of us has his/her own happiness.

Some of us are happy when we get a large amount of money, some when they can do lot of creative work, some when they can make others feel good and so on. All of us have our unique set of values and desires. We ourselves many times do not know about them. It becomes difficult therefore to know how to keep others happy and this ignorance causes most of interpersonal problems. These differences in our emotional reactions make us human beings.

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Why Unsolicited Advice Giving Is Not Advisable

 

Often in our interactions with family and friends, problems being encountered would inevitably be brought up. Inevitably too, in trying to be helpful, we often react by giving advice on how to solve the problem.

However, this is generally not recommended, for the following reasons:

We assume we know what the problem is and forget to be a listener, to find out enough details about the problem and the other person’s point of view.

We forget to extend empathy to the woes of the other person.

We get ‘credit’ for being the one to give the advice since the advice is likely to be something that the adviser has done, or others have done that was successful. If the listener does not succeed or had done it before but it was not successful, the implication is that it is not because the advice was not good, but the listener has not applied it well. This tends to make the advisee feel stupid and incompetent.

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When we give advice, we’re talking ‘down’ to the other person as we become the ‘expert’. We’re so eager to talk and show our knowledge and ‘wisdom’ that we do not interact at an ‘equal’ level with the other person. We take on the position of ‘expert’ and might tend to forget that the other person also has knowledge to share with us.

We are giving the message that we think the person cannot work out the solution himself. This is disempowering for the other person.

We belittle the efforts that have been taken by the person. We become the evaluator of what the person has done rather than helping him/her to self-evaluate.

Example of Advice Giving:

A: Jolyn and I are having problems. We have been having more quarrels lately.

B: Hmm I’m always thought both of you were not suitable for each other. (B is getting credit for his prediction. B is not asking questions to find out more about A’s problems)

A: Well, we were getting along well. But I’ve been very busy with work recently and haven’t had time to go out with her. She feels I’m spending too much time on work.

B: It shows she does not understand you (B is assuming he knows what the problem is). Maybe you should break up with her (advice giving, implying A cannot work out a solution). It could be a blessing in disguise.

A: I’d be miserable. Don’t know what I’d do without her.

B: You’ll get over it (B is not extending empathy to A). I did too when I broke up with Doris 2 years ago. (B is giving himself credit)

A: I sent her roses to make up, but it doesn’t seem to work.

B: I don’t think that will work with her (evaluating what A has done). Since she wants time with you, just put aside your work and make time for her.

A: I have deadlines to meet.

B: Well, you must decide what you want (this is not likely to be helpful to A’s dilemma and might make him feel stupid and incompetent instead.)

Using Questions in conversations is generally more helpful as it helps the other person think through the issues that they have. Example is this conversation below:

A: Jolyn and I are having problems. We have been having more quarrels lately.

B: I’m sorry to hear that (extending empathy). Would you like to tell me more about it? (being a listener, to find out details of problem)

A: I’ve been really busy with my work and haven’t had time to go out with her. She feels I’m spending too much time on work.

B: Has it always been this way with your work?

A: No, it’s these recent two months because of a big project. Deadlines to meet and other work pressures.

B: Must be tough on you. (Extending empathy to A and indirectly giving credit to A for holding up)

A: Yah but I do need to make time for Jolyn I have been working too hard. I should ease up a bit (self-evaluation). I think I’ll send her some flowers afterward and then call her for a dinner date tomorrow. (Coming up with his own solutions)

B: All the best

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How To Be More Creative

 Many great things have started as a simple, creative idea. Consider donating some of your best ideas to help others. The more creative you are, the more ideas you will be able to create. You can be creative even if you don’t think you are.

I have known many people that were scared to use a computer for the first few times. However, after diving into it they became more comfortable. They were willing to take a risk and make some mistakes. The result was an ability to learn and do things they would never be able to do without the use of a computer.

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Being creative and thinking up world-changing ideas occurs in the same way. Everyone can be creative, but they have to be willing to start. The creative process will then become more natural over time.

Try the following tips to help you on your journey to be more creative:

1. Record your ideas on whatever is comfortable and convenient now. What is important is that you record your ideas. In the past, I have forgotten ideas that I thought of when I was on a walk. Now I carry a digital recorder with me on those walks. At other times I use my computer, notepad or journal. Choose what will work best for you and make sure you have a way to always record your ideas. You never know when an important idea will surface.

2. Don’t limit yourself to ideas that seem possible. Capture all your ideas. Even those that seem impossible to implement are important for a couple of reasons. First, what seems impossible to you may not be impossible sometime in the future or for someone else. Second, impossible ideas encourage further creative ideas that might be more likely to be implemented.

3. Change your scenery or location. A change in scenery can stimulate the creativity inside you. A change might be as simple as looking out a window. You can also visit someplace new like a park, beach, or mall. The new environment can foster new ideas.

4. Read on many topics. It is amazing how many things in a totally unrelated subject can prompt new ideas. By broadening your knowledge into more areas, you make your creativity potential grows.

5. Go for a walk. Some of my best ideas have happened when I was on a walk. This applies to any form of moderate exercise. I have heard of others that have written articles and speeches while walking or jogging.

6. Focus in 10–15-minute increments. It does not take a significant amount of time to brainstorm some potential ideas. In fact, brainstorming works best when done for short periods of time. Concentrate for a few minutes on generate as many ideas to address a specific area or problem. Then capture anything that comes to mind throughout the rest of the day (see tip #1). You will have several ideas for consideration for little investment of time. One of those could become something tremendous for helping others.

7. Think big. What question are you asking to prompt your ideas? The larger the question, the larger the impact those ideas may have on the world. You can start by addressing smaller problems but don’t limit yourself to those. You have unique experiences, knowledge and talents that should be applied to helping others on a grand scale as well.

Follow these tips and you will be on your way to generating ideas that have the potential to change the world. Don’t let your previous lack of creativity keep you from developing and donating your ideas. Get started today.

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Why Do Successful People Set Goals For Themselves?

 All successful people set goals, so goal setting must be a worthwhile activity to do.

One on the main reasons why people set goals is because goals focus the mind and give it something to work towards. Goals are therefore like having a destination in life, and the things you do to achieve those goals are how you get there.

Without goals you will have no destination to go to, and so will be blown around like a leaf in the wind, never really going anywhere.

How To Write Goals?

When you have decided exactly what you want to achieve in certain areas of your life, such as romantic or financial, your next step is to write this in goal format.

Goal format simply means writing goals beginning with I have or I am, so they are written as if you have already accomplished them. This tells the mind exactly what you want to do so it can start working on achieve those goals.

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However if you were to write goals beginning with I will or I want then it is unlikely you will achieve those goals, as to the mind these statements will always be in the future and so will never come.

Set A Deadline

Once you have your goals written down, you must then create a deadline for you to do them by. Without a deadline you will not be motivated to achieve them, and so will most likely give up on them after awhile.

Make A Plan

After your goals have been written down you should then create a plan as to how you are going to do them. For example if your goal is to loose a certain amount of weight, then your plan would include activities you must do to loose that weight.

This can include things like exercising 4 days a week and eating healthy foods. But whatever you do, try to make your plan as specific as possible. Although dont worry about getting it right the first time round. You can always add to it later on.

Overview

Well that's really all there is to setting goals. Its nothing complicated, but it does require some initial time to be set aside so you can decide what goals you want to go after, and then how you will achieve them. These are the main principles of goal setting, and if you can follow these simple steps you will be well on your way to achieving them!

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Time Management, You Must Manage It, Not The Other Way Around

 Quit Procrastinating

Delaying is the greatest cheat of time; it's the criminal of life. Foster the propensity for moving rapidly when something should be done; form a standing for speed and reliability.

When in doubt, do little errands right away and when they show up. The propensity for making a move quick will assist you with getting past an immense measure of work in a day.

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Focus on Work

Before you start your day, note down every one of the errands that need your quick consideration, in light of the fact that irrelevant things can require some investment. Follow through with pressing jobs that day and complete irrelevant errands the following day.

Keep away from Distractions Like Social Media and Email

Checking your telephone in the first part of the day makes it simpler to become derailed. It begins with one email and before you understand it, you've utilized a few hours of your day despite everything you haven't finished your most memorable errand.

Foster a Sense of Urgency

The most essential proportion of time is speed. Furthermore, all that quality you can create in regards to using time productively is a "urge to get going." A need to keep moving is the act of moving quick whenever another open door emerges. Construct a base for activity. Moving quick is essential for progress. All effective business visionaries buckle down, however they likewise work quick.

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Some Teams Excel In Business Some Don't, Give Your Team An Advantage

 Clearly, there is no single component that figures out which side of this situation a group winds up on. There is notwithstanding, one that I accept eclipses all of the others. The component I am alluding to is the way of life of the association. Most associations discuss building areas of strength for a, however hardly any take the essential (and frequently troublesome) steps expected to fabricate a triumphant culture.

It requires investment and responsibility, as well as a ton of agony to make a triumphant culture. A great many people shrivel despite the hard choices that should be made to construct areas of strength for a culture. Rather they pick to settle on choices that have the most prompt effect.

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Winning societies are worked areas of strength for through predictable authority. I have seen remarkable societies start to self-destruct when one choice wanderers from the composed and suggested decides of that culture.

Individuals who know how to fabricate excellent societies are very much aware that they will frequently need with acknowledge momentary misfortunes by complying to the standards of that culture. They likewise realize that those misfortunes will pay off liberally assuming they stay on their way. They should have purchase in from ALL levels of the association.

Most preseason forecasts center around changes made to a program or instructing staff during the slow time of year. While this is for sure a significant thought, I would contend that without bringing them into a no nonsense culture they are, generally, bound to fall flat.

Individuals frequently become better compared to they envision they could be the point at which they are dropped into a triumphant culture. There's an explanation that organizations like In-N-Out Burger and Southwest Airlines are among the best in their field and have the most fulfilled representatives, while a considerable lot of their less effective rivals have probably the unhappiest workers.

The explanation is the distinction in culture. Dislike In-N-Out and Southwest recruit the very best and most splendid and their rivals enlist bums. As a matter of fact, I might want to bet that assuming you changed the fresh recruits from In-N-Out and Southwest with their rivals' recently added team members, nothing would change at any of those organizations.

In football terms, the New England Patriots are apparently the most prevailing (and steady) group in football throughout the course of recent years (maybe not the couple). How often in the previous ten years have they gained the best accessible players in the slow time of year?

Take a gander at their most significant player (obviously he is no longer a member of the team), Tom Brady, he was not a profoundly sought-after player when he showed up there. Almost certainly, assuming he went to the Cleveland Browns rather than the Patriots, nobody understanding this (beyond University of Michigan fans) would know who he is today.

That is the force of a triumphant culture. I generally say 'you become the normal of the five individuals you invest the most energy with, so select cautiously.' more or less that is the means by which a triumphant culture works, you become the normal individuals who are as of now in that culture. Which is the reason bringing a lot of incredible new players to a group frequently disheartens that group's fans.

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Learn Goal Setting, Time Management, Self Confidence, & Organization

 Many individuals feel as though they're untied on the planet. They really buckle down, however they don't appear to go anyplace beneficial.

A key explanation that they feel as such is that they haven't invested sufficient energy pondering what they need from life, and haven't laid out themselves formal objectives. All things considered, could you set out on a significant excursion with no genuine thought of your objective? Most likely not!

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High level competitors, effective money managers and achievers in all fields generally put forth objectives. Defining objectives gives you long haul vision and momentary inspiration . It centers your procurement of information, and assists you with getting sorted out your time and your assets so you can take advantage of your life.

By setting sharp, obviously characterized objectives, you can quantify and invest wholeheartedly in the accomplishment of those objectives, and you'll see forward improvement in what could beforehand have appeared to be a long futile drudgery. You will likewise raise your fearlessness , as you perceive your own capacity and ability in accomplishing the objectives that you've set.

At the point when you've accomplished an objective, carve out opportunity to partake in the fulfillment of having done as such. Retain the ramifications of the objective accomplishment, and notice the headway that you've made towards different objectives.

On the off chance that the objective was a critical one, reward yourself fittingly. Each of this assists you with building the self-assurance you merit.

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