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 items that alter their respective…