Looking for Little Things

Creative Minds A Regular Column by Anthony D. Fredericks Looking for Little Things We often have this mistaken idea that a creative idea is a big idea.  The invention of manned flight, the cure for polio, the creation of the World Wide Web, and the development of a...

Betty White Trending

It may be still a few weeks before she turns 100 years old, but that hasn’t stopped Betty White from trending. Her fans have known for a long time how special, funny, and endearing she is, and we are looking forward to celebrating her 100th birthday. Betty has a long...

Thinking You Are Creative

Creative Minds A Regular Column by Anthony D. Fredericks Thinking You Are Creative One of the most prevalent psychological misconceptions, or societal myths, is that we are either born creative or not.  That is, there are two kinds of people in the world:  the...

Creativity is About Connections

Creative Minds   A Regular Column by Anthony D. Fredericks Creativity is About Connections One of the more persistent myths about creativity is that a creative idea is a totally original idea.  That is, to be creative one must be able to create ideas that have...

Creativity vs. Logic

Creative Minds A Regular Column by Anthony D. Fredericks Creativity vs. Logic Too often, we think logically.  Our education and experiences have taught us that logical thinking is planned, systematic, and dependable.  That’s true, but too much logical thinking crushes...