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These tough economic times have led many to feel stuck, and in search of alternatives and new ideas. Recent political discussions often mention the need to escape groupthink in order to implement change. But how do we accomplish this?
Here is Table of Contents (pdf) of The Power of Thinking Differently.
Here is the Introduction (pdf) to The Power of Thinking Differently.
The Power of Thinking Differently: A Book on The Creative Process
About The Power Of Thinking Differently: A Book Review
These tough economic times have led many to feel stuck, and in search of alternatives and new ideas. Recent political discussions often mention the need to escape groupthink in order to implement change. But how do we accomplish this?
According to local Bay Area creativity expert, Javy W. Galindo, it may be simple as developing a sense of humor, a sense of play, and learning how to relax.
In his new book, The Power of Thinking Differently, Galindo lightheartedly explores the roots of our thinking habits and provides an imaginative six-stage roadmap to discovering fresh ideas and implementing creative change. We come to see that creativity isn’t just for creative types. It turns out that we all have the inherent capacity to think creatively and attain creative…—> Continue reading…
What They’re Saying About The Book“Learn how to think not only more effectively, but altogether differently in service to your own spark of creativity.” Psychology professor and author Craig Chalquist PhD“Javy Galindo shows us how to… touch that place of wonder and curiosity so prevalent in childhood. He helps us find ways to interrupt the behavior patterns that have crept upon us as we have become properly socialized…” Clinical psychologist and author Sylvia Lafair PhDRead more reviews…
About The “Thinking Differently” Workshops/Seminars/Lectures
Potential Audience:
Rat Racer, Entrepreneur, Artist, Business Person, Employee, Employer, Sociopolitical Reformer, Parent, Teacher, Student…Anyone or group interseted in more insights, perspectives, choices, and meaning.
Overview:
Javy W. Galindo is available for fun, funny, and information packed sessions that will empower you to find unique perspectives, think more creatively, enhance your creative expression, and help you manifest positive change for yourself and/or your group. His instruction is based upon the latest findings in neuroscience and psychology, personal experience, and through an investigation of real world examples of artists, inventors, scientists, entrepreneurs, and sociopolitical reformers.
All talks and courses can be taylored to fit your specific needs.
Potential Topics Include:
Creative Thinking * Creative Approach to Careers * Creativity and Business * Creativity and Artistic Expression * Creative Living * Creative Thinking Techniques * Thinking Outside The Box * Thinking Creatively About Employment * Thinking Creatively For Social Change * Thinking Creativity and Cultural Diversity * The Significance of Creativity in Western Society * Creativity and Spirituality * Creativity and Mythology * Creativity and Meaning * The Brain and Creativity * The Universal Stages of The Creative Process * How To Be Insight Prone * Creative Approach To Psychological Healing * Creativity, Stress, and Relaxation * Creativity and Improvisation
Schedule a Workshop/Seminar/Lecture or Ask For More info
What Past Attendees Are Saying About The Workshop…
“Engaging, empathic, clearly interested in not just sharing info, but helping people improve their lives.”
“Every minute was active and valuable.”
“This seminar really lives up to what it promises: Fun. Relax. Play while being Creative.”
“Great energy, personable.”
“Terrific presentation by a very competent instructor.”
“It brought confidence and inspiration to what and how I think about my day to day living.”
“Thank you! Your warmth and demeanor helped me relax. I came feeling inadequate and anxious.”
“Javy rocks!”
Tips on how to relax with creative thinking techniques and creative approach
In order to be open to creative insights, to learn creative problem solving skills, and to build creative approach we need to relax. Here are a few tips on how to do that. Sit Quietly: You can do any number of meditation techniques. You can sit quietly and concentrate on your breath. To yourself, you […]
Tips to revive up creative engine with creative approach
I’ve been asked what are some simple ways to get the creative juices flowing. Here are some tips to learn creative thinking techniques and build creative approach. Fresh Eyes: Look around the room and find some common item that you may not have thought much about. Then, try to see if you can look at […]
Creativity for Simplicity – Mingus
“Making the simple complicated is commonplace; making the complicated simple, awesomely simple, that’s creativity.” Charles Mingus
The Point of Education – Piaget
“The principle goal of education is to create men who are capable of doing new things, not simply of repeating what other generations have done – men who are creative, inventive and discoverers.” Jean Piaget
Creating Yourself – Jung
“But, if you have nothing at all to create, then perhaps you create yourself.” Carl Jung
Creativity and Mistakes – Adams
“Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.” Scott Adams
