This document summarizes a conference on creativity held by the Pillsbury Institute in NYC. It includes quotes on creativity from Scott Adams and the dictionary definition. The main points are that creativity requires both inspiration and hard work, and that organizing creative ideas is important to have impact. It lists 11 tips for creativity such as keeping a notebook, listening before designing, and surrounding yourself with passionate people. Next steps proposed are taking Cornell classes on managing creativity, attending a 99% creativity conference in April, and having discussions with friends.

1. Genius is 1% inspiration, 99%
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* Conference in NYC on creativity, courtesy of the Pillsbury Institute 3

5. “..to bring into existence; to produce through
imaginative skill.”
- Merriam-Webster
“Creativity is allowing yourself to make
mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.”
- Scott Adams
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10. It’s not about ideas.
It’s about making ideas happen.
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11. Creativity x Organization
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IMPACT
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13. 1. Keep a notebook.
2. Listen first, then design.
3. Don't avoid the obvious.
4. The problem contains the solution.
5. Indulge your obsessions. They're passion made tangible.
6. Don't let the urgent demands of today always subvert your
plans for tomorrow.
7. Don't underestimate the importance of staying organized.
8. Hang around people who are passionate about things.
9. Share ideas liberally.
10.Surround yourself with people who motivate you,
and write things down.
11.Nothing trumps hard work.
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Next steps:
Idea 1 –
Cornell Classes
ILR 4260 –
Managing
Creativity
DEA 6450 –
Dancing
Mind/Thinking
Heart
Idea 2 –
99%
Conference
April 15-16
Idea 3 –
Talk!
Friends, Me
(Ceh97), Greg
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15. “The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources.”