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Injecting creative fun into your daily grind
Alright, let’s get real for a second. We all have those moments, those stretches of the day, where things feel… well, a bit like groundhog day. The same routines, the same tasks, the same feeling of “is it five o’clock yet?”
But what if I told you that even the most mundane parts of your day can be fertile ground for a little burst of creativity? That’s the playful idea I explore in Chapter 9 of my book, Creativity.
After spending over half a century immersed in the often-serious world of technology — from military systems to running my own tech company since 1995 — I’ve learned that injecting a bit of fun and creative thinking into the everyday isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a secret weapon against burnout and a fantastic way to keep those creative muscles limber.
Think about it. We spend so much time focusing on the big, innovative projects that sometimes we forget the power of small, creative acts.
It’s like focusing so much on building a skyscraper that you forget the importance of a well-designed doorknob — it’s a small detail, but it makes a difference in the daily experience.
In Chapter 9 of Creativity, I share some fun, quirky examples of how to sprinkle a little…
