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🎙️The Doctor Is In: What if "shiny object syndrome" is actually a superpower?
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Hey Reader, I bought a shiny squirrel for my bookshelf as an inside joke. But it turns out, it's the key to everything. More on that in this week's letter. Dear Creativity, Let's talk about shiny objects. Or more specifically, this shiny squirrel on my bookshelf. When people see us multipassionates chasing squirrels, they often put us in a box, labeling us as misfits who can't focus. But they're missing the point. The shiny squirrel isn't a distraction; it’s a sign that my mind is alive and connected to you, Creativity. It's proof of a world full of wonder. Each squirrel is a treasure to be explored and stored in the idea bank. It doesn't mean it all has to happen today. It means there is always something beautiful to come back to, once I'm complete with the idea in front of me. What if the goal isn't to stop chasing shiny squirrels, but to get better at building the boxes we keep them in? Innovatively yours, “The Doctor Is In” is the official weekly broadcast of The Innovation Doctor. The call-in lines are always open. If you have a question or a story for the Doctor, you can leave a message for her right here. |
The Doctor Is In
The official broadcast from The Innovation Doctor. Your weekly prescription of practical creativity to get your ideas unstuck.
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