CreativityRulz

Showcasing creativity and innovation in all its forms, shapes, and sizes.

Tina Seelig is the Executive Director for the Stanford Technology Ventures Program. Her newest book is What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20. See full bio

December 2, 2009

Tempt Luck Your Way

Lucky people share traits that tend to make them luckier than others. They are observant, open-minded, friendly, and optimistic. By cultivating these attributes, you will surely tempt luck your way. Read More

November 24, 2009

It's all in your head

It’s all in your head... That is, the way we each see the world around us is determined by how we engage with it. A simple writing assignment is a poignant reminder that the environment is filled with flaws and flowers, and we each decide which to embrace. Read More

November 3, 2009

Startup Love

Why is starting a relationship like launching a business?
Let me count the ways...

As someone who teaches innovation and entrepreneurship at Stanford, I know a great deal about what it takes to start a new venture. And, based on the years when I changed my boyfriends like my socks, I now realize that these are the same tools that are required to launch a new relationship. Read More

October 21, 2009

Creativity Rocks!

There are few things that are more satisfying than coming up with a creative solution to a vexing problem. In fact, the feeling you get from finding a clever way out of a mess, of seeing old things in a new ways, or of making something from nothing can be wonderfully addictive. Read More

October 8, 2009

Break the Rulz!

When is a rule just a suggestion? And when do suggestions morph into rules? What if you challenge the underlying assumptions, and what happens when you break the rules? Of course, you shouldn't break the law or do anything unethical. But, there are often very creative ways to get to your goals by taking roads that are much less traveled. Read More

September 26, 2009

Teaching Kids to "Cheat"

As an educator who focuses on teaching students about innovation and entrepreneurship, I spend my time encouraging students how to find creative solutions to problems. They are urged to expand their frame of reference so that they can uncover a wider variety of solutions, to gain insights from everything and everyone they can, and to use all the tools in their midst. Read More

September 20, 2009

Time is More Valuable than Money

Each day another 24 hours is deposited into each of our “bank accounts.” We each get a choice about how to spend they hours. We can decide how much gets invested for the future, how much we spend right away, and how much we give away. Read More

August 25, 2009

Mastering the Art of Living

Look for a place where your passions overlap with your skills and the market. If you can find that spot, then you’re in the wonderful position in which your job enriches your life instead of just providing the financial resources that allow you to enjoy your life after the workday is over. Read More

August 21, 2009

Life is an Open Book Exam

In school we are evaluated as individuals, there is a right answer to most questions, and often when we win someone else loses. This is completely different from life beyond school where most work is done in teams and there are endless answers to every question. Read More

August 17, 2009

Mastering the Art of Everyday Negotiations

Most of our interactions with others are essentially a series of negotiations, and we do ourselves a huge disservice by not knowing the basic tenets. Read More

Books by Tina Seelig

What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20: A Crash Course on Making Your Place in the World

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Even those of us not in explicitly creative fields must come up with new ideas and insights in order to move ahead. How can we shake up our thinking patterns?

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