The term creative dabbler sounds a bit slippery. Almost like an anti-definition or non-committal “yes” hanging out in the ether as a potential rather than an action. The idea of being defined as a creative dabbler can also elicit strong emotional reactions within people who see it as a put down or reminder that certain talents are still only living possibilities. In the most general sense, a dabbler is someone who tries lots of things. Sometimes interests and … [Read more...]
Focus on Small Tweaks to Break New Creative Ground
April 16, 2015 By 1 Comment
Big shifts and grand gestures get a lot of attention when it comes to breaking new creative ground, but there’s something even more powerful about the small tweaks and shifts you make as you create. It’s where playing turns into crafting; how an idea shifts from vision into form. When you feel ready for a big change in your life it can seem like you have to “go big or go home” or maybe even trash what you’ve already created for something completely new to make real … [Read more...]
The Advantage of Creative Sampling vs Mastery
October 30, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Creative sampling isn’t often seen as a powerful strategy, but at times it can be even more powerful than mastery. When you are hyper-focused on developing a core area of expertise it’s easy to tune out distractions or pieces of information that aren’t in alignment, but you might also miss important signs or insights about your chosen direction. On the other hand, if you are interested in learning more broad-based skills the discernment process is more complex. You play … [Read more...]