The Benefits of Being Happy

Friday, 02. 26. 2010  –  Category: T2 Communications

Anytime, especially in the dreary months of winter, it’s easy to get stuck in a rut, both intellectually and emotionally, and it can lead to unhappiness.  There have been multiple studies on the causes and effects of happiness, and there are many benefits to being happy, both personally and professionally.  Outside forces can negatively affect our happiness, and there are some that we cannot control, like weather, loss of loved ones, and bothersome coworkers.  However, there are some forces that we can control and in those cases, happiness is a choice.  It is common and easy to get wrapped up and wallow in self pity when the blues start calling, but it is more beneficial to you and your work place if…

The Power of Not Being Productive

Thursday, 02. 11. 2010  –  Category: Ranger Wireless Solutions

If you have ever watched an episode of the television hit House, you know there is a method to the madness of Dr. House.  Despite his antics to analyze, dissect and generally torment the minds of his co-workers and patients, he always seems to come away with a solution that no one else sees.  Often, the solution hits him at the unlikeliest of times when his mind is far from the case at hand.

In a recent episode of the comedy The Big Bang Theory, the character Sheldon was suffering from a mental block.  He tried numerous tactics, including taking a “menial” job as a bus boy (his words, not mine) to help stimulate his problem solving skills just as Einstein had…

5 Myths About Creativity that are Killing American Innovation

Tuesday, 06. 9. 2009  –  Category: Ranger Wireless Solutions

Recently, there have been many articles talking about ways that local and national government can spur innovation.  The fact is, however, that businesses and individuals already have all they need to come up with creative solutions and innovative products.  Instead of asking for handouts that essentially give us answers, let’s break down some of the stigmas associated with creativity and innovation and realize the opportunities we already have in front of us.

Myth #1: Creativity is Something Special

We build up certain products and ideas into something almost reverential, a level of thinking and development that we could never achieve.  The reality is that less than 10% of all creative solutions even fall into what one might call the “revolutionary” category, game-changing…

Embracing Incomplete Ideas – And Imperfection

Monday, 06. 8. 2009  –  Category: Enversa

When trying to think creatively, many people take the completely wrong approach. Although there are no hard and fast rules regarding creative thinking, what is certain is that mapping out every inch of an idea is sure to stifle creativity and hamper the thought process entirely. In other words, creative thinking needs to flow; getting to that initial idea – or spark – is the important part. Over thinking it can kill it. Once it’s there, you can become more regimented in developing it, but coming up with an idea in the first place often requires an ability to think incompletely.

Incomplete Ideas
If you are developing a new item – whether it be for work or for your own personal pleasure…