Review: The 4C's and 1I of Creativity
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 28, 2014
I have long believed that we are all creative, but that creativity takes different forms from what we would usually associate it with.  Creativity is often associated with the arts, when it is so much more than that.I learned that I am in the Craftsman and Connector categories; however there is also Inventor, Curator and Critic.Many books I have read talk about creativity from a positive thinking standpoint, which is all very well, but what this book does really well is address the mental (i.e. fear of criticism and lack of confidence) aspects and practical (i.e. daily grind and lack of resources) aspects.This book brought home to me how much 'creative time' I was wasting on electronic gadgets: getting to engrossed in twitter and TV and unhealthy cyber habits.  Yes, getting back to basics like enjoying the great outdoors, speaking to people face to face, engaging with people from different cultures even if you cannot afford to travel really does open ones mind and the creative channels.The book made me realise that even though I am a creative person; I have fallen into many negative habits that have actually wasted my time and blocked the creative channels.A really good read.  Good advice and great ideas on how to discover or re-discover the creative you.