by Javy Galindo
If you need to find creative ideas, why go at it alone? If you’re looking to be creative you may want to add more people to your creative undertakings. Creative ideas can most easily occur when you are collaborating with others in the right environment. Studies...
by Javy Galindo
One of the biggest obstacles to the creative process is our fear of mistakes. Many of us grow up learning that it is bad to be wrong and incorrect. We are taught that mistakes are useless errors that should be minimized. The result is that many people are unwilling to...
by Javy Galindo
Some of us can’t live without them. Even in my book I write about how I used my cellphone to record the first draft of the outline of my manuscript. As a user of one of these high-tech gizmos, I admit that I often find myself fully engaged in trying to keep up...
by Javy Galindo
How can society enhance creative thinking and embrace new ideas? Answering this question was the primary focus of the 25th annual Emerging Issues Forum that was held in Raleigh, North Carolina this past week. Though the forum is geared towards improving the lives of...
by Javy Galindo
This week on the Beyond Pickles and Doughnuts Podcast I interview the pioneering teacher, coach, and inspirational speaker Melissa Casas. Melissa is the author of the book “The Power of Small Change: How one new thought can change your life.” Her work in...
by Javy Galindo
(Courtesy of Eddi 07) For some, creativity is a term reserved only for the musician, painter, or poet. However, according to psychology professor and creativity coach Susanne West, creativity need not be limited to the arts alone. “Creativity is more than literary and...
Javy Wong Galindo, M.A., M.Eng. is a college professor of philosophy, humanities, and psychology in Northern California. He is a popular instructor at John F. Kennedy University and De Anza College, located in the heart of Silicon Valley. This former electrical engineer and performing arts instructor is now most well-known for his engaging college courses and public talks. He is the author of The Power of Thinking Differently (2010) and Authentic Happiness in Seven Emails (2014). Learn more about Javy at www.JavyGalindo.com.
