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The Power of Thinking Differently: A Book on The Creative Process


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About The Power Of Thinking Differently: A Book Review



These tough economic times have led many to feel stuck, and in search of alternatives and new ideas. Recent political discussions often mention the need to escape groupthink in order to implement change. But how do we accomplish this?

According to local Bay Area creativity expert, Javy W. Galindo, it may be simple as developing a sense of humor, a sense of play, and learning how to relax.

In his new book, The Power of Thinking Differently, Galindo lightheartedly explores the roots of our thinking habits and provides an imaginative six-stage roadmap to discovering fresh ideas and implementing creative change. We come to see that creativity isn’t just for creative types. It turns out that we all have the inherent capacity to think creatively and attain creative…—> Continue reading…

What They’re Saying About The Book
“Learn how to think not only more effectively, but altogether differently in service to your own spark of creativity.” Psychology professor and author Craig Chalquist PhD
Javy Galindo shows us how to… touch that place of wonder and curiosity so prevalent in childhood. He helps us find ways to interrupt the behavior patterns that have crept upon us as we have become properly socialized…” Clinical psychologist and author Sylvia Lafair PhD
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About The “Thinking Differently” Workshops/Seminars/Lectures

Potential Audience:

Rat Racer, Entrepreneur, Artist, Business Person, Employee, Employer, Sociopolitical Reformer, Parent, Teacher, Student…Anyone or group interseted in more insights, perspectives, choices, and meaning.



Overview:

Javy W. Galindo is available for fun, funny, and information packed sessions that will empower you to find unique perspectives, think more creatively, enhance your creative expression, and help you manifest positive change for yourself and/or your group. His instruction is based upon the latest findings in neuroscience and psychology, personal experience, and through an investigation of real world examples of artists, inventors, scientists, entrepreneurs, and sociopolitical reformers.

All talks and courses can be taylored to fit your specific needs.


Potential Topics Include:

Creative Thinking * Creative Approach to Careers * Creativity and Business * Creativity and Artistic Expression * Creative Living * Creative Thinking Techniques * Thinking Outside The Box * Thinking Creatively About Employment * Thinking Creatively For Social Change * Thinking Creativity and Cultural Diversity * The Significance of Creativity in Western Society * Creativity and Spirituality * Creativity and Mythology * Creativity and Meaning * The Brain and Creativity * The Universal Stages of The Creative Process * How To Be Insight Prone * Creative Approach To Psychological Healing * Creativity, Stress, and Relaxation * Creativity and Improvisation



Schedule a Workshop/Seminar/Lecture or Ask For More info


What Past Attendees Are Saying About The Workshop…

“Engaging, empathic, clearly interested in not just sharing info, but helping people improve their lives.”

“Every minute was active and valuable.”

“This seminar really lives up to what it promises: Fun. Relax. Play while being Creative.”

“Great energy, personable.”

“Terrific presentation by a very competent instructor.”

“It brought confidence and inspiration to what and how I think about my day to day living.”

“Thank you! Your warmth and demeanor helped me relax. I came feeling inadequate and anxious.”

“Javy rocks!”

Seminar 6-13-09 Flyer

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Thinking Differently: Thinking Beyond The Boundaries

This website is dedicated to my research into the creative process, creative thinking, and creative insight. My soon to be released book is currently titled “The Power of Thinking Differently”. In it I do my best to present my findings, conclusions, and original ideas in a non-technical language (hopefully). It is a guide to the science and myth about how […]

Thinking Differently: Flashes of Creative Insight & Aha Moments

Checkout the following pages: The Significance and Science of Lateral Thinking (published article on my research) Creative Insight: Aha & Haha (book excerpt) Stepping Out Of The Stream (book excerpt)

Creative Thinking: Beyond Common Sense and Reason

Checkout the following pages: The Significance and Science of Lateral Thinking (published article on my research) How We Usually Think (book excerpt) Activating Unique Neural Networks (research paper excerpt)

Creative Thinking: New Ideas and Deepening of Meaning

Checkout the following pages: Now For Something Completely Different (book introduction) Things Can Be Different Than They Are (book excerpt) The Problem of Over Exaggerated Seriousness (book excerpt) Saved Through Stories: The Island of Pickles and Doughnuts (book excerpt)

Creative Thinking is About Accessing New Perspectives

Checkout the following pages: The Significance and Science of Lateral Thinking (published article pertaining to my research) The Need For Multiple Perspectives (book excerpt) The Problem of Over Exaggerated Seriousness (book excerpt) Framing Illusions (book excerpt) Constellating The Creative Process (book excerpt)

Problem Solving

Checkout the following pages: The Significance and Science of Creative Thinking (published article) Creative Thinking For Real Life Problems (excerpt from research paper: “The Science of Lateral Thinking”) Stepping Out of The Stream (book excerpt from Ch 2)

Problem Solving

Checkout the following pages: The Significance and Science of Creative Thinking (published article) Creative Thinking For Real Life Problems (excerpt from research paper: “The Science of Lateral Thinking”) Stepping Out of The Stream (book excerpt from Ch 2)

Creativity: accessing new stories of how we see the world.

Checkout the following pages: How We Usually Think (book excerpt from Ch 1) The Stories We Live By (book excerpt from Ch 1) Saved Through Stories (book excerpt from Ch 1)