66 Creative Mindset Day 1

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The creative mind is different from mind that does not wish to express itself.

The first difference is the constant observation of the world.

Observe your world today.

Change your position, angle, viewpoint, and focus to really take in what the world is showing you today!

65 Consistency

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Make sure you stay on your Creative Track over the weekend and get into your creative zone Every Day!

If you don't feel like you have enough energy to get creative this weekend - start re-watching the past 64 episodes and that will get you fired up, in the zone, focused on creativity and anchored in a creative state!

Have a great weekend and see you next week!

64 Creative Play

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Get out there and PLAY!

Let the good times roll!

Make sure you take some time today to enjoy your creative journey!

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63 Third Thought Thinking

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Our natural response when confronted with a decision is to simply agree with what is put before us.

The second thought is to blindly disagree and reject what is presented.

The Third thought is where all creativity begins. The Third Thought is  one of "how can I make this work" not whether it will work or not, but HOW.

Third Thought Thinking engages your creativity centre in your brain and you begin to problem solve as opposed to just regurgitating reasons pro or con for the provided options of a decision.

In Improv comedy it is essential to live in the third thought - for that is where all of the punchlines to all the jokes live.

Improv example:
Free word association with the word "apple"

First thought thinkers:
iPhone, iPad, Computers, Red, Golden delicious, granny smith,

Second thought thinkers:
Orange, Banana, fruit, PC, android

Third thought thinkers:
Gravity, of my eye, archery, pineapple, apple Jacksparrow, Steve Jobs, Adam and Eve, Adam and Steve (Jobs)

62 Your Topic Ideas

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Let me know if there is anything that you would like to see covered in the blog.

I aim to provide practical encouragement for creative people.

My Vision: "Help Humanity Manifest its Creative Potential".

Do you do creative things? Are you looking to become more creative? I want to help you manifest your creative potential!

Travel with me on an encouraging daily journey into creativity and see what happens next!

60 Writers Week - Day 5

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Is that Kelowna's newest rap collaboration? - Nope, just me and Andrew Schroeder having some fun on the Friday of Writer's Week.

Have a super weekend!

Don't forget to manifest your Creative Potential every day!

59 Writers Week - Day 4

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What makes collaborations work?

I chat with Andrew Schroeder this week and today we focus in on our collaboration, and communication.

Who are the people you collaborate with?

If you are looking to collaborate with people in your area - leave your name and city in the comments!

58 Writers Week - Day 3

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How did you get your creative start?

When did you know that you were destined for a life filled with creativity?

The origin of your Creative Journey is important.

Today I chat with Andrew Schroeder about the origin of his Creative Journey:

Share how you got started in the comments below!

57 Writers Week - Day 2

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Get out your pens and paper, notebooks, binders, word processors, typewriters, computers, laptops, dictaphones, iPads and twitter fingers!

Writers Week is in full swing as I chat about consistency with my buddy (and Author) Andrew Schroeder!

Don't get blocked, get energized!

56 Writers Week - Day 1

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Hello Creative Compadres!

I introduce to you today Andrew Schroeder, a writer who I have collaborated with in the past.

Andrew and I have a chat about being creative and getting into the creative zone as it applies to writing.

Have a great week and keep checking back for more writing tips!

I did add an effect to the video to boost the dark night image (pun intended) as an experiment let me know what you think.

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55 Anchoring - Day 5

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What a great week!

It has been challenging, but it has been worth it!

Watch today's video for some final anchoring tips as we pull it all together!

Day 1 - Defining your Creative Zone
Day 2 - Using your senses to experience your Creative Zone
Day 3 - Tracking the steps you take to get into your Creative Zone
Day 4 - Picking a gesture to use as a trigger to get into your Creative Zone
Day 5 - Reinforce using the trigger and practice getting into your Creative Zone

If you missed one or two videos - never fear, you can binge watch over the weekend and be caught up by Monday!

If you have ideas to help humanity manifest its creative potential let me know and we can collaborate on a video or chat about your ideas on the blog!

Have a super weekend and see you on Monday!

54 Anchoring - Day 4

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If you have made it this far you are well practiced in the process of getting into your "zone".

The tool of anchoring can be used for any state that you wish to be in, simply follow this weeks videos and choose whichever state you wish.

Today I give some tips on choosing the right gesture to be used as your trigger to get into your zone!

Make sure you pick something you will remember, yet something unique.

Today's video was also shot from Knox mountain in Kelowna, B.C. Canada:

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53 Anchoring - Day 3

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Anchoring the peak creative state is an essential skill for all creatives regardless of your medium.

Day 1 we focused on getting into the "Creative Zone" and really defining that creative place you are most productive and how you want to feel and think during your process.

Day 2 we focused on writing down how you experience the "Creative Zone" activating all 5 senses: touch, taste, smell, sight, and sound.

Today we move even further into the Creative Zone!

The more often you practice getting into the Zone, the faster and easier it will become!

Notice all of the steps you take in order to get into the Creative Zone.

There is a specific order and pacing to the steps you take to get into the creative zone.

Here is today's video give it a spin:

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52 Anchoring - Day 2

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Anchoring is a key skill for any creative person.

It is also a key skill for people in general.

Today you need to get into the sink,,, I mean the creative zone and get in touch with all five of your senses!

Don't worry if you aren't in "The Zone" right now, you soon will be, and if you really need to explore your Zone, you can use visualization.

The mind can not differentiate a memory from what you have vividly imagined or visualized.

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51 Anchoring - Day 1

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Anchoring is an invaluable tool!

The ability to manage your state, and create physical triggers to "jump" into any mood you wish is life altering.

This week we take a long look at how anchoring can be used to connect you with your "Creative Zone" anytime you want.

I guide you through anchoring step by step each day from the side of scenic Knox Mountain in Kelowna BC.

Here are the details:

Let me know if you use anchoring in the comments below!

50 High Octane Week! - Day 5!

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VIDEO #50 in the "Helping You Manifest Your Creative Potential" Series!!

Also the final day in High Octane week!

Watch this one as I recap the week and give some tips on Manifesting Your Creative Potential!

Subscribe so you don't miss out on any of the NEXT 50 episodes!

Let me know how you enjoyed the first 50 videos and the "High Octane Week"!

49 High Octane Week! - Day 4!

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Enjoy the journey! By now you have almost a whole week of momentum pushing you forward into your unstoppable habit of creativity!

Check out today's video reminding you to enjoy your journey!

This week is a super charged series I put together to jumpstart your creativity!

Make sure you tune in each day for super powered HIGH ENERGY encouragement videos this week!

48 High Octane Week! - Day 3!

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Keep up your momentum and soon you will have an unstoppable habit of creativity!

Check out today's video designed to keep your momentum flowing!

This week is a super charged series I put together to jumpstart your creativity!

Make sure you tune in each day for super powered HIGH ENERGY encouragement videos this week!

47 High Octane Week! - Day 2!

Day 2

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This week is a super charged series I put together to jump start your creativity!

Today's Video is all about sharing what you have learned with others!Watch each day for some HIGH ENERGY encouragement this week!

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45 Use Your Tools!

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We live in the most advanced era ever.

Your smartphone has a built in word processor, publisher, sound recording studio and TV studio all in the palm of your hand!

Use your tools today to manifest your creative potential, then share it with the world - all with a few swipes on your phone.

Have a GREAT weekend!