What if it was less of a drain to fix a mistake than strive for perfection? Playing to lose means we are spending valuable energy mitigating a possible misstep, draining our creative genius and any joy in the process. Playing to win means we understand that trial and error are part of the process, however …
Creative genius makes things that are both useful and beautiful. Rich Kirkpatrick | KeepCreating.blog Beauty is something we cannot possess because it possesses us. In a world that values innovation and problem solving have we rated user experience above human need? Felt needs are important and the window into reaching our people, but understanding and …
Creative genius comes from collaboration but dies in committee. Rich Kirkpatrick | KeepCreating.blog Have you ever come from a team meeting with gold only to be shut down by the committee? There is a point when the collective picks apart an idea or plan before it has a chance to get off the ground. It …
My name is Rich Kirkpatrick and I have been blogging since 2005 (rkblog.com). This means I was blogging right after the telegraph lines reached across the lower 48. Well, maybe not that long ago. What does one do after 15 years to celebrate? I am launching a brand-new blog with the goal of helping my …
