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November 20, 2007 by Rich Whittle | 0 Comments

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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.

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.

2. Remove Self-Limiting Inhibitions – Under the spell of inhibition, we feel limited and stuck.

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.

4. Escape – Our environment can and does effect how we feel.

5. Writing Things Down – Many innovators and creative people keep a journal to jot down ideas and thoughts.

6. Find Patterns & Create Combinations – Ideas come from other ideas.

7. Curiosity – Many innovators are just curious people who are inquisitive, and like to solve problems.

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