Five Core Attitudes

Abstract

This chapter will discuss the five core attitudes creative people seem to possess: (1) Core attitude of Self-discipline about doing the creative work, which includes the presence of motivation; (2) core attitude of Naiveté, or openness to experience; (3) core attitude of Risk-taking; (4) core attitude of Tolerance for Ambiguity; (5) core attitude of Group Trust.

One of the most common practices among all creators is the fact that they make notes to themselves of ideas that occur to them. The notes are written in personal code. In order to begin to practice the five core attitudes, buy a sketchbook from the local drugstore. It should be small enough to be mobile, to be put into a purse, pocket, or briefcase. Alternately, always make sure to have a stub of pencil and a scrap of paper, to make notes and marks. So. Begin. Take yourself and your ideas seriously. Jot your thoughts. The notes and marks are just that, messages to yourself, not to be interpreted by anyone else but you, the maker of the marks. I call this a Thoughtlog because the content is thoughts. No one else has to be able to understand it.