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February 11, 2021
Fake Truths. (The Creativity Explorer. Episode 93)
ps. You might also like this article that I just published on Influence and Creativity as part of my series “The Creativity Suite”. Just seeing the origin of the word “influence” makes the text worth reading.
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Fake Truths.
ps. You might also like this article that I just published on Influence and Creativity as part of my series “The Creativity Suite”. Just seeing the origin of the word “influence” makes the text worth reading.
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February 2, 2021
Find your “Studium” – Your reason for learning.
Studium is what I call the intersection between a) What you love b) What the market wants c) Where the trends are going.
To be successful tomorrow you today need to find your Studium. (Studium is Latin for “studying something with zeal and dedication/determination”.)
What is your Studium?
Who do you know who is in university now that needs to understand the power of finding their Studium.
Or on youTube.
As always: If you have a creative idea of how we can help more people discover their full creative potential – through a speech, workshop, consulting, coaching or other collaboration, do reach out to me.
Fredrik Haren – The Creativity Explorer.
ps. Do not forget to apply to www.IdeasIsland.com before 15 Feb 2021.
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January 31, 2021
Why you should apply to Ideas Island. (The Creativity Explorer. Episode 92)
Did a video about why sitting on an island is good for your creativity, and about why you should apply to Ideas Island this year (before 15 feb). (Or if you want to be a good friend: Why you should tell your creative friend (who can travel to Stockholm this summer) to apply.
Do not miss the chance to stay on Ideas Island this summer. (Please only apply for 2021 if you really do think you will be able to travel to Sweden this summer considering the Covid restrictions in place this year.) Having said that: staying on an island to work on your ideas is a great place to spend your time during a pandemic! 
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Why you should apply to Ideas Island
Did a video about why sitting on an island is good for your creativity, and about why you should apply to Ideas Island this year (before 15 feb). (Or if you want to be a good friend: Why you should tell your creative friend (who can travel to Stockholm this summer) to apply.
Do not miss the chance to stay on Ideas Island this summer. (Please only apply for 2021 if you really do think you will be able to travel to Sweden this summer considering the Covid restrictions in place this year.) Having said that: staying on an island to work on your ideas is a great place to spend your time during a pandemic!
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January 18, 2021
Time to apply for Ideas Island 2021! (The Creativity Explorer. Episode 91)
Is this the year you get to go to IDEAS ISLAND and stay one week on a private island in Stockholm to work on your creative project?!
Is it time for you to treat your creativity to something special?
Then do read on: It’s time to apply for Ideas Island 2021!
Watch the video for more information.
I did this video to announce that applications for Idea Island is CLOSING on 15 FEBRUARY 2021 for the 2021 season.
1) If you have already sent in an application AFTER SEPTEMBER 2020 you do not need to apply again. (We had some issues with the site last year, sorry about that)
2) If you have applied BEFORE SEPTEMBER 2020 please REAPPLY!
3) ONLY apply if you are fairly confident you will be able to travel to Stockholm, Sweden this summer. Thank you!
4) (We cannot help with visa applications to Sweden. Sorry. Any other questions please see FAQ on www.IdeasIsland.com)
5) ONLY applications send in via the site will be considered (do not apply via email)
Watch the video for more information.
If you want to help inspire creativity to the world, do help and tag a friend or share the post! Thank you! One person who shares the post will be rewarded
I wish you a creative 2020.
Fredrik Haren – The Creativity Explorer and the man behind Ideas Island.
ps. As always: If you have any creative ideas on how we can help inspire more creativity into the world I would love to hear it.
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Time to apply for Ideas Island 2021!
Is this the year you get to go to IDEAS ISLAND and stay one week on a private island in Stockholm to work on your creative project?!
Is it time for you to treat your creativity to something special?
Then do read on: It’s time to apply for Ideas Island 2021!
Watch the video for more information.
I did this video to announce that applications for Idea Island is CLOSING on 15 FEBRUARY 2021 for the 2021 season.
1) If you have already sent in an application AFTER SEPTEMBER 2020 you do not need to apply again. (We had some issues with the site last year, sorry about that)
2) If you have applied BEFORE SEPTEMBER 2020 please REAPPLY!
3) ONLY apply if you are fairly confident you will be able to travel to Stockholm, Sweden this summer. Thank you!
4) (We cannot help with visa applications to Sweden. Sorry. Any other questions please see FAQ on www.IdeasIsland.com)
5) ONLY applications send in via the site will be considered (do not apply via email)
Watch the video for more information.
If you want to help inspire creativity to the world, do help and tag a friend or share the post! Thank you! One person who shares the post will be rewarded
I wish you a creative 2020.
Fredrik Haren – The Creativity Explorer and the man behind Ideas Island.
ps. As always: If you have any creative ideas on how we can help inspire more creativity into the world I would love to hear it.
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January 14, 2021
The Inherent Power of Your Own Ideas.
Today my 5 year old daughter – who after multiple tries of trying to learn how to bike had yet not mastered it – came to me and said: “Papa, can we bike?”. I said “Of course!”
We went out on the lawn and in 5 minutes she had learned the art of riding a bike!
Then it hit me: This time it was HER idea, not mine.
All the previous times it was ME who said “Let’s go and try to learn how to bike.”
But today it was HER idea and she came to me and said “Can we bike?”
Lesson: When you do something because someone else had an idea we might do it great, with massive involvement, energy and gusto – but it will not be the same as when we decide to make one of our own ideas happen.
There seems to be an inherent energy that comes from making our own idea happen. Let’s use that extra energy – like a turbo button in a computer game – to push us further towards achieving our goals.
(I am curious: Have you ever felt that inherent energy giving you that extra power to reach your goal?)
Please leave your comments on YouTube or LinkedIn.
Stay safe and stay Creative.
Fredrik Haren – The Creativity Explorer.
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January 11, 2021
When looking back, look for positives
As a person who is subscribing to the emails from The Creativity Explorer I want to wish you a GREAT 2021
I created this post on Linkedin about the need for looking for positives when we look back.
Creativity is fueled by a positive image of what the world could become. And a positive mindset about the future is helped by a positive mindset of the past!
I hope you find inspiration from this post about looking for the positives when reflecting on the year that past, from the perspective of a creativity speaker and author.
Keep exploring!
Fredrik Haren – The Creativity Explorer.
ps. I want to thank you for being on this journey where we venture out to learn more about human creativity to help us discover our own creative potential.
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January 5, 2021
Creativity Resolution
In these times of resolutions I want to encourage you to make a couple of “Creativity Resolutions” for the year ahead.
We usually create resolutions around bad habits we want to stop doing (“quit smoking”, for example) or around a habit we hope will make us better people (“run 10 km per day”, for example)
Now, creativity is one of the most valuable skills you have as a human.
And having an idea – or seeing an idea become a reality – are both experiences that are some of the most enjoyable experiences that a human being can have.
So should we not then invest some commitment into having more and better ideas – and in making our best ideas happen?
A resolution is “a firm decision to do or not to do something”.
What is that one firm decision you are going to do in 2021 to make yourself more creative?
When is the next time you will fully commit yourself to one creative project that will make the rest of the world disappear for a while?
What will that project be about?
Watch the latest video in the Creativity Explorer series.
Let’s make 2021 a creative adventure!
Let’s explore the World of creativity together.
And let’s make this year the most creative year on record.
Fredrik Haren – The Creativity Explorer.
ps. As always: If you have any creative ideas on how you and I can work together to help more people discover their full creative potential, do let me know.
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