When learning is purposeful, creativity blossoms. When creativity blossoms, thinking emanates. When thinking emanates, knowledge is fully lit. When knowledge is lit, the economy flourishes.
~ Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
You might think about the word creativity and think that it’s only important to artists, but I’m afraid that’s not always true. Being creative can make you an interesting human being and enable you to be a better performer no matter what your occupation is. And, guess what is the breeding ground of creativity — A RELAXED MIND. I’m sure you would have had experiences in the past when the best ideas come to you while being engaged in leisure activities.
Epiphanies happen to you when you’re the most relaxed! So say no to stress and yes to chilling 😀
I have got a shred of foolproof evidence from the past to support this hypothesis- have you heard about a famous scientist called Albert Einstein? He got his best ideas while aimlessly relaxing. If he can get them, so can you.
Here are the top 24 characteristics that a creative person has, and you can take a conscious call to adopt as many as you like-
- Drive– It’s a burning desire to work hard all along.
- Courage– Tenacious approach towards life.
- Goals– Clarity on what you want and go after it.
- Knowledge– Know your subject and do your homework, with the utmost thirst to learn.
- Good Health– Physical fitness is a very important tenet of creative individuals.
- Optimism– A positive approach solves 50 % of the existing problems, try to be a part of the solution rather than being a part of the problem.
- Enthusiasm– Have a zest for life and live it fully.
- Honesty– Being frank and forthright sets you apart. Intellectual honesty and integrity are natural traits of these individuals.
- Judgment– Search for facts and evaluate them, to form apt judgments.
- Chance Taker– Without the fear of failure take as many chances as you can, failures are stepping stones to success.
- Enterprising– Be an opportunity seeker, by not being afraid to try bold things.
- Outgoing– Make friends, and encourage people and ideas to grow in your presence.
- Dynamic– Being energetic and on the move is infectious.
- Persuasive– Know how to sell and move masses.
- Articulate– Keep your communication clear and filled with conviction, using simple language.
- Patient with others, Impatient with one’s self– Be patient with people around you and results and being impatient with yourself and your actions.
- Perfectionist– Always try for excellence, and make no room for mediocrity. Make your actions perfect, and see for yourself how the results unfold.
- Sensitive– Be tuned to life around you and feel things deeply.
- Flexible– Being pliable and resilient, not rigid.
- Sense of Humor– Laugh easily and make people around you laugh too.
- Curious- Ask many questions; find out the why of things, and be forever inquisitive.
- Versatile- Learn and unlearn things, never stagnate.
- Individualistic/Non-Conforming- Do the right things, and not because someone asks you to do them.
- Aggressive/ Fearless- Go after your ambition without fear. You’ll win or learn, no experience is worthless.
PS: Even if you have more than 10 attributes in yourself, you are on a perfect path to creativity. Keep going! 🙂
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