infinite possibilities - devoxx belgium, 2014
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Possibilities Infinite
Denise R. Jacobs Devoxx BE Developer’s Conference | Antwerp, Belgium 13 November 2014
@denisejacobs @Devoxx #Devoxx #infinitepossible
Photo by Derek Kearney
Change!
Founder + Chief Creativity Evangelist http://TheCreativeDose.com/
1,1,2,3… https://www.flickr.com/photos/bdunnette/143567420
It’s important http://business.time.com/2013/04/26/the-time-creativity-poll/
Part of our goal at Devoxx
Possible selves http://www.funkycovers.net/facebook_covers/881_force_and_the_dark_side_facebook_cover.jpg
It starts here https://www.flickr.com/photos/gdvan/14910785913
CHOOSE https://www.flickr.com/photos/buttersponge/4955768144
All about choice
https://www.flickr.com/photos/creepyjo/11846738153
http://www.flickr.com/photos/puffsdaddy/964052461/ & http://www.flickr.com/photos/ableman/543078380/
Non-Creative or Creative?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/barretthall/3036598475/ & http://www.flickr.com/photos/carbonnyc/3135103537/
Creative? Me! Yes!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kosmotesto/3794445313/
“Creativity is all about making connections and seeing patterns.” Bruce Nussbaum, Creativity Intelligence
“Creativity is something you practice, not just a talent you’re born with.” Tom and David Kelley of Ideo, Creative Confidence
In Tibetan, creative = natural
https://www.flickr.com/photos/norte_it/2340805781
“If I try to be creative, rather than just accepting that I am creative, I fail.” Andrew J. Epstein
Fixed or Growth Mindset? http://www.flickr.com/photos/maki_s_brown_eyes/296363801/ & http://www.flickr.com/photos/chiotsrun/4472671089/
Perfectionism
http://www.flickr.com/photos/diepuppenstubensammlerin/7648792510/
Growth Mindset http://www.flickr.com/photos/argonne/4441693270/
Release the Tyranny of the Expert https://www.flickr.com/photos/rogerimp/3181052163/
Embrace and enjoy learning http://davidseddl511.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/6a00d83451b44369e200e54f480b498834-800wi.jpg
1) Listen to your Fixed Mindset voice http://www.flickr.com/photos/theory/3193684632/
2) Recognize that you have a choice https://www.flickr.com/photos/cjsmithphotography/6804513809
3) Talk back to it with a growth mindset voice
4) Take growth mindset action
Adopt a beginner’s mind http://www.flickr.com/photos/13723940@N04/2648317554/
Learn something new https://www.flickr.com/photos/tinfoilraccoon/632770422/
Photo: Denise Jacobs
Eating my own dogfood: Improv class!
Blocked or in Flow?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mr_g_travels/860951845/ & http://www.flickr.com/photos/sgeithner/5290115839/
Internal fears Photo: Denise Jacobs
Your brilliance is @ the Sweet Spot
Enjoy + Good at + Feeling Empowered http://www.flickr.com/photos/h-k-d/3310336516/
= Empowered Play
http://www.flickr.com/photos/anieto2k/8216666102/
Finding Flow
Your brain on Flow https://www.flickr.com/photos/arselectronica/13994747444
Find your Flow http://www.flickr.com/photos/7730492@N03/4958540694/
Uninterrupted, focused time
(Instill the Headphones Rule) https://www.flickr.com/photos/thomashawk/9824922293
Risk/Challenge http://www.flickr.com/photos/librarianavengers/2495352933/
Immediate feedback http://www.flickr.com/photos/anieto2k/8124124586/
Taker or Maker? https://www.flickr.com/photos/brothaloveimages/1806689895 & https://www.flickr.com/photos/lauroroger/8808985531
Has little regard for their potential to
shape the future or ability to take action
on issues that truly motivate them.
Taker https://www.flickr.com/photos/brothaloveimages/1806689895
A maker’s work is characterized by morality, creativity, craftsmanship, and purposed problem solving. They view their work through the lens of service.
Maker https://www.flickr.com/photos/lauroroger/8808985531
“…A maker’s work is characterized by morality, creativity, craftsmanship, and purposed problem solving….Makers choose their work based on impact and happiness.” Jason Cavnar, "Why developers should start choosing conscience over profit"
http://venturebeat.com/2013/02/18/developers-choosing-conscience-over-profit/
Become a passionate problem-solver http://www.flickr.com/photos/argonne/4435608143/
Make “Bug” Lists
Cultivate a healthy disregard for the impossible
Be clear on your “Why” http://www.flickr.com/photos/zlz212/198759134/
Who are you helping? http://www.codefevermiami.com/
Choose bigger, more creative problems to solve
Cultivate a culture of creativity around you http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monsters,_Inc.
Like folks at Pixar
PROGRESS
http://www.flickr.com/photos/harryharris/381154280/
What do you get? http://www.flickr.com/photos/dlaughland/3475448568/
Life is complex and so are decisions
Guidelines; stars to navigate by http://www.flickr.com/photos/anieto2k/9255191990/
“Clarity brings about purpose, purpose brings about action, action brings about change.” Joel Yeo
Mobilize that which lay dormant
http://www.flickr.com/photos/badastronomy/4179773749/
While we can’t predict the future http://fusible.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/crystal-ball.jpg
“We are the creators of the future.” Umair Haque, “How to Have a Year That Matters”
Another way of putting it is
All about
http://www.cdmdirect.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Choices.jpg
The universe is expanding, and so are we
https://www.flickr.com/photos/rammorrison/2718543921
First step: choose
http://www.flickr.com/photos/designandtechnologydepartment/4771136128/
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