(This is the second part of a series on creativity, which began with a piece I wrote a while back called “To Be Creative, Step Beyond The Survival Mindset.”)
Many of us are driven by a need to “know who we are”—a desire for a clear understanding of our roles in society and the universe.  It [...]

Many of us have developed ideas about ourselves—what we might call identities—that artificially limit what we can accomplish in life.  For instance, some of us have come to think of ourselves as shy or meek, and thus we avoid conflict and let others take advantage of us.  Some of us identify ourselves as unmotivated, and [...]

It seems like there’s no idea people will defend more fiercely or passionately than the notion that they aren’t good enough human beings.  Many people, when talking about how inferior or inadequate they supposedly are, undergo an amazing transformation.  People who usually shy away from conflict or seem apathetic suddenly become champion debaters when arguing [...]

My friend, a highly-paid financial professional, often complains about her job.  She doesn’t like the long hours, the difficult people, the office politics, and so forth.  Usually, I just sit and listen to her concerns, because it feels like she’s more interested in a sympathetic ear than anything else.  But one day, I couldn’t help [...]