How Are You Tapping Your Creativity? Seth Godin Does It Like This

Posted by michele on February 19, 2010 · Comments

One of the things I hear local businesses say a LOT is that they do not feel they are creative enough to do things today…

Seth Godin wearing his creativity

(picture thanks to Chris Lorenz)

Well, here comes some tough love.

…from years of experience and observation-to be creative means to be able to step out in a big way and BE ok with being different.

Creativity is a fickle muse-she likes change-she likes open-mindedness-she likes risk.
How do you allow for those things in your LIFE and Business?
Ask yourself each morning what can I do out of the box different that will allow me to tune into and get into stride with my creative juices inside and then DO IT!

Heck with what others think-inside they are saying “Why can’t I be that original”

Be willing to be different-colorful-playful

Creativity Muse

Social Media for Smart People is partially being Creative-Shazam

ericaogrady

This is why I love whimsical movies so much. They teach me about Creativity. Kelsey has a great post on Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (A movie that I initially hated and found without merit - but when I look at it through the lens of creativity....I can't help but love it). http://www.themoleskin.com/2010/01/lesson-from-...

@DogTheBiscuitHunter - I think you're going to find business rapidly changing over the next 10 years. Especially as the Creative Class continues to rise into positions of power. Good references for this change include: A Whole New Mind, The Rise of the Creative Class, Outliers & The Element to name but a few.

DogTheBiscuitHunter

I understand that sometimes it's good to be creative, fun, and surprising, etc. But sometimes, in business especially, creativity can translate to immaturity. Wearing 2 diff socks is really harmless, but there are some would-be backers or could-be clients who would not feel comfortable putting their money in the hands of someone they view as odd or silly. Or they would not want to buy anything some immature goof-ball was selling. I don't know the stats 4 sure, but I think there are probably more people who want to see their business person or partner as mature and solid; sound of mind and not frivolous. If u are just saying to be creative meaning free-thinking and innovative, that's one thing, but other than that, I don't think there is alot of room for impetuousness or shock-selling in business. I know that I personally would not do business with someone I thought of as not being serious. Sorry...

chrislorenz

I agree, too often people don't realize that a business relationship is not very different from other types of relationships. It still takes two to tango. If you don't fit your client and your client doesn't fit you, chances are it won't turn out to be successful for either party.

If you are changing who you truly are to make a buck then to me you are just working for a paycheck.

Wendy

Love this post. I've been tapping into my creativity in all kinds of ingenious ways that will be manifesting soon with my new website. Ever have that feeling when you know you're on to something clever and total unique? Yep, lots of great ideas have been coming to me. Getting quiet makes all the difference for me to tap into my creativity.

chrislorenz

Short and sweet, I like it! Thanks for the mention on the photo:) Happy blogging!