The Skinny On Creativity - Thinking Outside the Box by Jim Randel

I believe to a certain degree that creativity is more abundant in some than in others. Obviously, some people are super creative, while others seem to struggle with coming up with ideas. With that said, I also believe that everyone, and that means everyone, can enhance their creative thinking. This is where Jim Randel's book, "The Skinny On Creativity: Thinking Outside the Box" comes in. It is a great little guide to teach you how to think more creatively.The "Skinny On" series of books relay great information in a simple easy to read and understand format, with stick figure drawings and humor thrown in. Even though the books are simple, they contain some very good information that has been researched from many different sources. This volume on creativity is no different. You find quotes and suggestions from sources such as "Einstein: His Life and Universe" by Walter Isaacson, "Cracking Creativity" by Michael Michalko, and "Lateral Thinking" by Edward deBono, among many other
s. (Including a quote from Dr. Seuss at the beginning, someone who was definitely very creative!) The book also contains a long Bibliography with many excellent resources for the person who wants to learn more about this topic.In this book, Randel shares twenty lessons he's learned about creativity. As I mentioned, many of these are researched from very good sources. He shares the lessons in an easy to understand and then apply manner. Some of the lessons are pretty simple, and you may have heard them before, but it does not hurt to hear them again to help get your creative juices flowing. Lessons such as "When coming up with ideas, come up with lots of ideas," Creativity is often disruptive," Sometimes your subconscious will do your creative work for you," and "Find creative ideas by looking for inspiration from different fields or disciplines." With the lessons, Randel provides examples from famous creative thinkers in history, as well as his own personal examples.No book
is going to make you more creative. That is going to come from within. However, the small investment of time to read this book will certainly assist you in becoming more creative if you follow the suggestions and guidance provided in this short entertaining text. Just reading the book should get you thinking in a more creative manner, and it will also provide motivation to think outside the box and more laterally instead of vertically.I really like this short "Skinny On" books. They are quick to read and contain good information. If you want a quick boost in the creativity department, read this book.

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