12 Possibly Unknown Facts About Creative Thinkers

Hello,

I recently found a picture that inspired me to make quite a few changes, as you will see below. This often happens, but this one touched on a vague topic that is not just a part of my life, but my very being. So I decided to share my inspired thoughts/ changes through blogging. I started with this... Note to Self:

I have some changes to make about what is stated below. Please re-read & change where I feel it's needed to create a more accurate view point. Thankz

Sincerely,

Me

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Quoting Exceptional Living (on FB) - includes their picture that (was shared) started my brain thinking in this area once again, and their shared info./ explanations. Also sharing my thoughts/ changes to their info. and explanations. I did the comparisons all the way through, even including how they "signed off" at the end. I hope you enjoy this, and that it inspires you in whichever way it may.

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They called it: "12 Most Striking Tendencies of Creative People"

I call it: '12 Possibly Unknown Facts About Creative Thinkers'

Theirs: Ever wonder what makes those wacky, creative types tick? How is it that some people seem to come up with all kinds of interesting, original work while the rest of us trudge along in our daily routines?

Creative people are different because they operate a little differently.

Mine: Ever wonder why some people can come up with unique, or brilliant ideas and projects? Or how they think, and can see things in perspectives that others may seem to struggle with in these ways? Creative thinkers see things differently, and "follow the beat of their own drum".

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Theirs: 1. Are easily bored

A short attention span isn’t always a good thing, but it can indicate that the creative person has grasped one concept and is ready to go on to the next one.

Mine: 1. Seem to be easily bored

Seeming to be easily bored, does not always mean that it's a case of a short attention span. It can show that the idea has been understood, and the creative person is ready for the next step or idea. It can also mean that they are not interested. It's good to check which one.

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Theirs: 2. Are willing to take risks

Fearlessness is absolutely necessary for creating original work, because of the possibility of rejection. Anything new requires a bit of change, and most of us don’t care for change that much.

Mine: 2. Are risk takers

Creatives are known for this, as they "put themselves out there" with their creations. And are usually accepting of, ready for, and inviting change. Many are free spirits by nature, with lots of spontaneous and sporatic thoughts and ideas. This helps them to be prepared for change, and many see change as natural learning paths of life progression - not a negative.

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Theirs: 3. Don’t like rules

Rules, to the creative person, are indeed made to be broken. They are created for us by other people, generally to control a process; the creative person needs freedom in order to work.

Mine: 3. Known for "bending"/ breaking rules

Creatives tend to venture out of the "normal", and create new things. They tend to use rules more as moral guidelines. Many know that sometimes bending or breaking the rules, is how we learn to progress. And as with plans, rules can change - even last minute.

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Theirs: 4. Ask “what if…”

Seeing new possibilities is a little risky, because it means that something will change and some sort of action will have to be taken. Curiosity is probably the single most important trait of creative people.

Mine: 4. Want to know "what if..."

Creative thinkers are use to asking "what if...", as they tend to have an always curious mind. They want to explore every avenue to answer "what if...". With active imaginations many are inspired to continue once started, and yearn for more. Once they find the answer(s), they either expand from there, or move on.

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Thiers: 5. Make lots of mistakes

A photographer doesn’t just take one shot, and a composer doesn’t just write down a fully realized symphony. Creation is a long process, involving lots of boo-boos along the way. A lot goes in the trash.

Mine: 5. Are ok with making mistakes

They see mistakes as chances to learn, develop, and grow. The creative process itself, is an adventure along the journeys through Life. Mistakes are seen as the obsticles, that challenge us to be better than we already are.

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Theirs: 6. Collaborate

The hermit artist, alone in his garret, is a romantic notion but not always an accurate one. Comedians, musicians, painters, chefs all get a little better by sharing with others in their fields.

Mine: 6. Collaborative

Some creative thinkers like to work alone, with the notion that others may "screw up" the creation. Some like to involve others in the process, with the notion of "two brains are better than one". While some are flexible to one degree or another, and can enjoy both. Adaptability can be part of collaborating, just as much as it is part of life's survival.

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Theirs: 7. Are generous

Truly creative people aren’t afraid to give away their hard-earned knowledge. The chef can give you the recipe because she knows you won’t make it like she does anyway.

Mine: 7. Are givers

Creative thinkers like to share their knowledge for various reasons. Some do so because they have a giving nature, like to help others to grow in positive ways, and see knowledge as tools meant for everyone. Some do because as everyone knows, no two individuals are alike and each does things differently. And many "see the big picture", and do so for both reasons. When everyone grows in positive ways, life prospers.

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Theirs: 8. Are independent

Stepping off the beaten path may be scary, but creative people do it. Children actually do this very well but are eventually trained to follow the crowd.

Mine: 8. Independently minded

Creative thinkers are strong individuals that like independence, as it enable them to learn and do at their own pace, work with and without others or assistance, and think "outside the box". If they can train their children to retain this into their adult lives, they are happy to do it.

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Theirs: 9. Experiment

Combining things that don’t normally go together can result in brilliance or a giant mess. Trial and error are necessary to the creative process.

Mine: 9. Experimenters

Creative thinkers like to explore, learn, and grow. With large imaginations, their active minds look for new and fun experiments - whether it's what they know, or not. Experiments lead to many discoveries; while mistakes and failures are growth opportunities, and tools to learn from.

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Theirs: 10. Motivate themselves

There does seem to be a spark that creative people share, an urgent need to make things. They are willing to run the inherent risks of doing something new in order to get a new result.

Mine: 10. Motivators

Creative thinkers are usually self-motivated, inspired by their surroundings, and they tend to motivate and inspire others by how they think or what they do. They are often accused of "thinking outside the box", being "out there" as if in space, and even "ahead of their time".

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Theirs: 11. Work hard

This is probably the most overlooked trait of creative people. People who don’t consider themselves to be creative assume that people who are creative are magical, that ideas just pop into their heads effortlessly. Experienced creative people have developed processes and discipline that make it look easy.

Mine: 11. Hard workers

Creative thinkers tend to work long and often late hours, fussing over many or every detail of their task(s). They often get so involved with their work, that they may forget to take a break, lose track of time, or even forget others are around them.

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Theirs: 12. Aren’t alone

The good news is that it’s possible for everyone to be creative. There are creative accountants, creative cooks, creative janitors, creative babysitters. Any profession or any hobby can be made into a creative pursuit by embracing and using creative traits.

Mine: 12. Are not the only ones

Creative thinkers are aware that they are not the only ones to think this way, that everyone can be creative, and that creativity can be in anything. Many are participants, contributors, and community builders within thier groups, businesses, and communities. Many believe that no one that creates, is alone within their arts & culture communities.

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Theirs: Do you consider yourself creative? (Say yes.) Finding something you’re really passionate about will help you take a chance and might just result in something wildly creative.

Mine: Are you also a creative thinker? What do you like to do or find interesting? And are you willing to pursue it and explore? Thinking that you can't do something, is often a fear of the unknown until we try it - really try it. Underestimating ourselves and giving up, does not allow for the practice needed to get use to it. After all "practice makes perfect" they say, and everyone can be a creative thinker.

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Theirs: Written by Kim Phillips (originally)
Now they have a short biography of her at the bottom of the page.

Mine: (0614121022PMishC.E.S.)

I found this here: http://12most.com/2012/03/13/12-striking-tendencies-creative-people/

Their pic. is included.

Sincerely,
Chris S. (*@^@*)