The Rules of Genius #34: Seek instructive criticism
When you’re working in creative mode, you’re more likely to be imaginative and intuitive. But you’re also more likely to…
Marty Neumeier
The Rules of Genius #33: Make educational mistakes
In the realm of creativity, mistakes aren’t mistakes. They’re clues. Each one reveals a part of the mystery you’re trying…
The Rules of Genius #32: Spend long hours in the joy zone
When your work contains an element of joy, you learn faster. This is called ludic learning, or learning by playing.…
The Rules of Genius #31: Shore up your weaknesses
There are two contradictory schools of thought on developing skills. The first is to build on your strengths and forget…
The Rules of Genius #30: Learn strategically
You can learn anything, but you can’t learn everything. Be careful what you take into your brain-attic, since there’s only…
The Rules of Genius #29: Invest in your originality
The ability to produce original work is a rare and valuable asset. It lies at the heart of innovation, strategic…