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Creativity

Get Ideas Out of Your Head and Into the World

Tina Seelig Ph.D. on July 21, 2019

With clear definitions for imagination, creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship, the Invention Cycle defines the pathway from inspiration to implementation.

With clear definitions for imagination, creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship, the Invention Cycle defines the pathway from inspiration to implementation.

Environment

The Physics of Luck

Tina Seelig Ph.D. on July 19, 2019

Most people believe that good luck is completely out of their control. That just isn’t the case at all. Each of us has a long list of levers for unleashing good fortune.

Most people believe that good luck is completely out of their control. That just isn’t the case at all. Each of us has a long list of levers for unleashing good fortune.

Motivation

Master Your Motivation

Tina Seelig Ph.D. on October 12, 2015

There is a deep linkage between motivation and success. Those with a strong mission are much more likely to succeed.

There is a deep linkage between motivation and success. Those with a strong mission are much more likely to succeed.

Education

Why It's Imperative to Teach Entrepreneurship

Tina Seelig Ph.D. on August 21, 2015

Our education system is responsible for preparing young people to build successful lives. They should be ready for the wide range of possibilities ahead of them, including working for others, starting their own ventures, and contributing to their communities.

Our education system is responsible for preparing young people to build successful lives. They should be ready for the wide range of possibilities ahead of them, including working for others, starting their own ventures, and contributing to their communities.

Creativity

Why Do People Think You Can't Teach Creativity?

Tina Seelig Ph.D. on July 16, 2015

We’re each responsible for crafting our own lives and for repairing the broader problems of the world, but aren't taught the skills to do so. The Invention Cycle describes a clear set of tools for moving from inspiration to implementation, providing guidance for charting a path toward the life you dream to live.

We’re each responsible for crafting our own lives and for repairing the broader problems of the world, but aren't taught the skills to do so. The Invention Cycle describes a clear set of tools for moving from inspiration to implementation, providing guidance for charting a path toward the life you dream to live.

Creativity

Seeing Your World in TechniColor

Tina Seelig Ph.D. on March 16, 2010

Most people see the world in black and white, missing most of the opportunities in their midst. But, there are some people who see the world in Technicolor. Their eyes are wide open and the endless opportunities are always evident. When we look at their lives, we are amazed by all they accomplish, by the fascinating things they are doing; and we often wonder how to make our lives as rich and stimulating. It’s actually pretty easy… all you need to do is remove the blinders! 

Most people see the world in black and white, missing most of the opportunities in their midst. But, there are some people who see the world in Technicolor. Their eyes are wide open and the endless opportunities are always evident. When we look at their lives, we are amazed by all they accomplish, by the fascinating things they are doing; and we often wonder how to make our lives as rich and stimulating. It’s actually pretty easy… all you need to do is remove the blinders! 

Bias

Secrets to a Successful Job Interview

Tina Seelig Ph.D. on February 15, 2010

There are simple secrets to a successful job interview... Read on to find out why you should use the interview as an opportunity to learn, how to find ways to hook your interviewer, the importance of getting rid of your verbal tics, and why you should keep the entire experience in perspective. And finally, remember that no matter how an interview goes, it isn't over until you write a thank you note. 

There are simple secrets to a successful job interview... Read on to find out why you should use the interview as an opportunity to learn, how to find ways to hook your interviewer, the importance of getting rid of your verbal tics, and why you should keep the entire experience in perspective. And finally, remember that no matter how an interview goes, it isn't over until you write a thank you note. 

Trying new things requires a willingness to take risks. However, risk taking is not binary. 

Neuroscience

Harnessing the Thrill of Surprise

Tina Seelig Ph.D. on January 6, 2010

Education should be designed to tap into our natural attraction to novelty. Most material is inherently surprising and should be presented in a way that allows students to be astonished by the unexpected.

Education should be designed to tap into our natural attraction to novelty. Most material is inherently surprising and should be presented in a way that allows students to be astonished by the unexpected.

Optimism

Tempt Luck Your Way

Tina Seelig Ph.D. on December 2, 2009

Lucky people share traits that tend to make them luckier than others. They are observant, open-minded, friendly, and optimistic. By cultivating these attributes, you will surely tempt luck your way.

Lucky people share traits that tend to make them luckier than others. They are observant, open-minded, friendly, and optimistic. By cultivating these attributes, you will surely tempt luck your way.

Environment

It's all in your head

Tina Seelig Ph.D. on November 24, 2009

It’s all in your head... That is, the way we each see the world around us is determined by how we engage with it. A simple writing assignment is a poignant reminder that the environment is filled with flaws and flowers, and we each decide which to embrace.

It’s all in your head... That is, the way we each see the world around us is determined by how we engage with it. A simple writing assignment is a poignant reminder that the environment is filled with flaws and flowers, and we each decide which to embrace.

Relationships

Startup Love

Tina Seelig Ph.D. on November 4, 2009

Why is starting a relationship like launching a business?Let me count the ways... As someone who teaches innovation and entrepreneurship at Stanford, I know a great deal about what it takes to start a new venture. And, based on the years when I changed my boyfriends like my socks, I now realize that these are the same tools that are required to launch a new relationship.

Why is starting a relationship like launching a business?Let me count the ways... As someone who teaches innovation and entrepreneurship at Stanford, I know a great deal about what it takes to start a new venture. And, based on the years when I changed my boyfriends like my socks, I now realize that these are the same tools that are required to launch a new relationship.

Creativity

Creativity Rocks!

Tina Seelig Ph.D. on October 21, 2009

There are few things that are more satisfying than coming up with a creative solution to a vexing problem. In fact, the feeling you get from finding a clever way out of a mess, of seeing old things in a new ways, or of making something from nothing can be wonderfully addictive.

There are few things that are more satisfying than coming up with a creative solution to a vexing problem. In fact, the feeling you get from finding a clever way out of a mess, of seeing old things in a new ways, or of making something from nothing can be wonderfully addictive.

Motivation

Break the Rulz!

Tina Seelig Ph.D. on October 8, 2009

When is a rule just a suggestion? And when do suggestions morph into rules? What if you challenge the underlying assumptions, and what happens when you break the rules? Of course, you shouldn't break the law or do anything unethical. But, there are often very creative ways to get to your goals by taking roads that are much less traveled.

When is a rule just a suggestion? And when do suggestions morph into rules? What if you challenge the underlying assumptions, and what happens when you break the rules? Of course, you shouldn't break the law or do anything unethical. But, there are often very creative ways to get to your goals by taking roads that are much less traveled.

Coaching

Teaching Kids to "Cheat"

Tina Seelig Ph.D. on September 26, 2009

As an educator who focuses on teaching students about innovation and entrepreneurship, I spend my time encouraging students how to find creative solutions to problems. They are urged to expand their frame of reference so that they can uncover a wider variety of solutions, to gain insights from everything and everyone they can, and to use all the tools in their midst.

As an educator who focuses on teaching students about innovation and entrepreneurship, I spend my time encouraging students how to find creative solutions to problems. They are urged to expand their frame of reference so that they can uncover a wider variety of solutions, to gain insights from everything and everyone they can, and to use all the tools in their midst.

Every day, another 24 hours is deposited into each of our “bank accounts.”

Career

Mastering the Art of Living

Tina Seelig Ph.D. on August 25, 2009

Look for a place where your passions overlap with your skills and the market. If you can find that spot, then you’re in the wonderful position in which your job enriches your life instead of just providing the financial resources that allow you to enjoy your life after the workday is over.

Look for a place where your passions overlap with your skills and the market. If you can find that spot, then you’re in the wonderful position in which your job enriches your life instead of just providing the financial resources that allow you to enjoy your life after the workday is over.

Career

Life is an Open Book Exam

Tina Seelig Ph.D. on August 21, 2009

In school we are evaluated as individuals, there is a right answer to most questions, and often when we win someone else loses. This is completely different from life beyond school where most work is done in teams and there are endless answers to every question.

In school we are evaluated as individuals, there is a right answer to most questions, and often when we win someone else loses. This is completely different from life beyond school where most work is done in teams and there are endless answers to every question.

Motivation

Mastering the Art of Everyday Negotiations

Tina Seelig Ph.D. on August 17, 2009

Most of our interactions with others are essentially a series of negotiations, and we do ourselves a huge disservice by not knowing the basic tenets.

Most of our interactions with others are essentially a series of negotiations, and we do ourselves a huge disservice by not knowing the basic tenets.

Creativity

The Worst - I mean BEST - Idea in the World

Tina Seelig Ph.D. on August 13, 2009

In many cases, the worst ideas are really the best ideas in disguise. This post describes an exercise that demonstrates that if you open your mind to solutions to problems, ideas - even if they look silly or stupid on the surface - can be mined for very interesting solutions to challenging problems.

In many cases, the worst ideas are really the best ideas in disguise. This post describes an exercise that demonstrates that if you open your mind to solutions to problems, ideas - even if they look silly or stupid on the surface - can be mined for very interesting solutions to challenging problems.