Be Innovative

by Robert Stuberg

We often hear colleagues say, "Think outside of the box," but it seems that people seldom follow this familiar advice. Most are happy to carry on with their routine, doing things the way they always have, despite their vast potential to achieve more, or reach their would-be greatest successes.

To truly break free from the mold, be curious and imaginative. Ask unique questions, and think about possibilities. All improvements come from exploring alternative ways of doing things.
Perhaps we are taught to avoid being curious or imaginative. Indeed, curious and imaginative people are usually thought to be children and creative professionals, such as actors, artists, or writers, a group often stereotyped as frivolous. In addition, curious children are usually depicted as those who stir up trouble or chaos.

Nothing could be further from the truth. Creativity abounds in all professions, and curiosity ushers in great breakthroughs for all humankind. Thomas Alva Edison's invention of the light bulb provided a great step forward for the world, yielding progress for all. So, how could his curiosity have been wrong?

Some people may associate imagination with children, but what's wrong with that? If more people remembered what it was like to be a child and looked at the world through childlike eyes, then their lives would be more exciting and filled with wonder, and their destinies could be expressed with the confidence and certainty of a young mind who can vividly embrace his or her future.

Curiosity and imagination empowers you to transform your entire life. You can develop new insights, find inspiration, or find new direction simply by asking "What if...?" and thinking of the possibilities.

Be innovative in your thinking to find a new, positive outlook and fill yourself with a better source of energy. Without curiosity and imagination, you cannot see all the possibilities and opportunities that can empower your future.

Society may tell us that curiosity killed the cat, but we know that it also brought us just about every innovation and advance you can name. Isn't that worth a little risk?


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