24 Jan The Psychology of Fun, Play & Full Engagement
Posted at 01:29h in Articles
Do you think fun is frivolous? If so, perhaps you should think again. ...
11 Sep Self Esteem or Other Esteem? by Mel Schwartz
Posted at 16:13h in Guest Blog
I have come to believe that the way the term self-esteem is used is actually a misnomer. The first half of the expression, self, would seem to indicate that esteem, the second half of the expression, is derived from one’s self. ...
17 Jul IMAGINATION, CREATIVITY & INNOVATION: OPEN UP A WORLD OF POSSIBILITY
Posted at 19:09h in Articles
If you are going to make a difference in today’s world, be productive and make a comfortable income, you will have to learn how bring value to other people. To do that, you must become thoroughly familiar with the steps to harness your imagination,...
21 Jun SEE THINGS AS THEY ARE, NOT AS YOU WISH THEM TO BE
Posted at 18:13h in James Mapes Blog
A QUANTUM LEAP WILL TAKE PLACE ONLY WHEN YOU SEE THINGS AS THEY REALLY ARE, NOT AS YOU WISH THEM TO BE. I used to be determined to overcome the barriers waiting to trip me up. People were constantly ignoring or disappointing...
15 May In Praise of Entrepreneurs, Persistance & a Gourmet Food Truck
Posted at 20:36h in Articles
Here’s to the dreamers, visionaries and risk takers! Here’s to the entrepreneurs! ...
15 Apr FORCING INTROSPECTION FOR INSIGHT
Posted at 16:23h in James Mapes Blog
I just got over a rough bout with a stomach virus. The first two days were spent in utter desperation, doing what one does when extremely ill, trying to hold down some liquids so as not to become dehydrated and pondering some not...
10 Apr DEFINING “APPLIED IMAGINATION” FOR SUCCESS
Posted at 19:03h in James Mapes Blog
This blog is the first in a series on what I believe to be a basically ignored, underappreciated and undervalued component of creativity, innovation and success – “applied imagination.” I am fairly certain that you have heard the expressions - ...
28 Mar Women, Men, Diversity and Creativity
Posted at 21:20h in James Mapes Blog
What explodes creative thinking? There are dozens of suggestions available in hundreds of books and articles. But one thing is true. The more experiences you have and more information you place in that three-pound piece of gray matter called The Brain, the more punch you...
25 Jan PUSHING THE PAUSE BUTTON OF LIFE FOR PRODUCTIVITY & CREATIVITY
Posted at 19:03h in Articles
Imagine that you have a magic remote control so that - when life got too overwhelming or you needed to replenish your energy - you could simply push the “pause” button....
12 Sep BECOME AN IMAGINATION EXPERT
Posted at 08:47h in Articles
The word “imagination” has always resonated deep within my soul. In my imagination, I can go anywhere, be anyone and accomplish anything....
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