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Re: 20 Signs You’re A Creative Person. by DEGREE2466(m): 2:59pm On Sep 27, 2013
i still reiterate that the world has no empirical formulae
Re: 20 Signs You’re A Creative Person. by Smartiegurl(f): 3:01pm On Sep 27, 2013
If you say so...
Re: 20 Signs You’re A Creative Person. by Anyi3(m): 3:02pm On Sep 27, 2013
SADNESS DIES WHEN NICKELBACK IS PLAYING
true words...
big shout out to Chad Kroeger...wicked song writer
Re: 20 Signs You’re A Creative Person. by mariong(m): 3:02pm On Sep 27, 2013
Wow! I fit into this discription which confirms that i'm creative. Nice thread.
Re: 20 Signs You’re A Creative Person. by Shugajay(m): 3:03pm On Sep 27, 2013
cool coolDatx meeeee!! Creativity runs in my veinxx..
Re: 20 Signs You’re A Creative Person. by Ishilove: 3:06pm On Sep 27, 2013
rodeo0070: The world would be a dreadful place without creative people. Could you even imagine life without art? The thought alone makes me tremble. Could you be the next William Shakespeare, Steven Spielberg, or J.K. Rowling? Find out with these 20 signs you’re a creative person.

1. You have an authority problem.


Creative types don’t always get along well with management because they would rather march to the beat of their own drum.


4. You are your own worst critic.

You wrote a blog many months ago and thought it was wonderful at the time you published it. But then you read it again later and wonder, “What the hell was I thinking?” You then identify approximately a thousand ways it could have been better and kick yourself for being so stupid.

Note: Coincidentally, this is why I REFUSE to read my own old blogs and articles.

5. You ask lots of questions.

A stagnant mind devoid of curiosity doesn’t have the capacity to create.


7. You find beauty in the ordinary.

Creatives live in the present and are in constant awe of the world around them.

8. You are numb to rejection.

Let’s face it: it’s a hard world out there. If becoming a writer or actor or artist was easy, a lot more people would do it. Getting that dreaded rejection letter stinks at first, but eventually you become able to just shrug it off and go on to the next one.

9. You understand the power of atmosphere.

There is a reason some authors travel to a rustic cabin or sandy beach to write their novels. Some atmospheres are more conducive to creativity than others. Maybe you like to pack up your laptop and go to a coffee shop, downtown bench, or under a tree at the park. Whatever the case may be, you know the locations that boost your creative juices.

10. You think most people have poor taste.

You might find the movies and music most people enjoy to be downright terrible. I don’t know about you, but I believe SADNESS dies every time someone listens to NICKELBACK gringringrin wink

11. You are a people-watcher.


Why do people watch TV when real life is infinitely more interesting?


13. You experience emotional highs and lows.

Your emotional life is not a straight line. Instead, it is more like the path of a roller-coaster full of dips, drops, hills, loops, and twists. Sometimes you might experience an eruption of happiness and a crash to sadness within mere moments of each other. The most painful parts usually find themselves in your art.

14. You seek inspiration.

Inspiration doesn’t happen on its own. Whether it is the opening of an art gallery, a theatrical production, or live music at a downtown bar, you search for inspiration wherever you can find it. It’s nice to know you’re not alone in your desire to create.

15. You have an interesting sense of humor.


16. You evolve like a boss.

An ability to adapt to challenging scenarios is necessary for survival in the creative jungle.

17. You hate stereotypes.

You understand that human beings are way too complicated to be dumped into gender roles or stereotypes.


19. You take time to think.

Your brain is your greatest asset.


20. You don’t bend to pressure.

Whether it’s a hater who thinks your work of art sucks, a family member who thinks “you should get a real job,” or a friend who thinks your idea “will never work,” you don’t cave to outside pressure.

Describes me to the tee cool
Re: 20 Signs You’re A Creative Person. by MAYOWAAK: 3:10pm On Sep 27, 2013
ASUU Executives Were Called For A Meeting In The UK... So They All Met At The Murtala Muhammed
International Airport In Lagos...
While They Were Seated And Relaxed In The Plane, They Were Informed That The Plane Was Built
By A Group Of Students From Nigeria's Universities And The Plane Was On Its First Experimental Trip... They All Ran Out Of The Plane, Except One Person, When He Was Asked By The Other Staff, His Reason For Remaining, He Said "If It Is Made By Our Students, It Will Not Even Start...TGIF

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Re: 20 Signs You’re A Creative Person. by Nobody: 3:11pm On Sep 27, 2013
#10....me luvs nickelback 2
Re: 20 Signs You’re A Creative Person. by ketoprofen(m): 3:14pm On Sep 27, 2013
I HAVE AN AUTHORITY PROBLEM , this i know
Re: 20 Signs You’re A Creative Person. by marcangelo(m): 3:14pm On Sep 27, 2013
This implies most introverts are creative.. Bt i gues we're now in times of end time... *Sighs* END TIME THINGS..
Re: 20 Signs You’re A Creative Person. by bigx(m): 3:14pm On Sep 27, 2013
Sounds like me.. though to me I'm a normal person... undecided
Re: 20 Signs You’re A Creative Person. by tdade(m): 3:16pm On Sep 27, 2013
Localamos: These appear more like the traits of a melancholic person.
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A mel is creative, but other external factors influence his natural traits and as such, he may not exhibit all these traits while still being creative.
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One thing that makes normative studies interesting is that behavioral patterns are not a cast on stone. Rather, they are varied , vast and dynamic.
Exactly my thought! I'm 100% melancholic according to the shrink who gave me an iq and personality test and I have to say, its more a mel thing in my opinion. I also doubt most extroverts exhibit these traits.

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Re: 20 Signs You’re A Creative Person. by abbeyty(m): 3:16pm On Sep 27, 2013
DonColz1: Nice story, but i need 20 signs that can put millions into my bank account without working atall..

try lotto sir
Re: 20 Signs You’re A Creative Person. by Mickeywilliams(m): 3:18pm On Sep 27, 2013
MAYOWAAK: ASUU Executives Were Called For A Meeting In The UK... So They All Met At The Murtala Muhammed
International Airport In Lagos...
While They Were Seated And Relaxed In The Plane, They Were Informed That The Plane Was Built
By A Group Of Students From Nigeria's Universities And The Plane Was On Its First Experimental Trip... They All Ran Out Of The Plane, Except One Person, When He Was Asked By The Other Staff, His Reason For Remaining, He Said "If It Is Made By Our Students, It Will Not Even Start...TGIF
Lmao....u ain't serious see what ASUU has done to u
Re: 20 Signs You’re A Creative Person. by Orikinla(m): 3:19pm On Sep 27, 2013
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Re: 20 Signs You’re A Creative Person. by emmabest2000(m): 3:19pm On Sep 27, 2013
rodeo0070: The world would be a dreadful place without creative people. Could you even imagine life without art? The thought alone makes me tremble. Could you be the next William Shakespeare, Steven Spielberg, or J.K. Rowling? Find out with these 20 signs you’re a creative person.

1. You have an authority problem.


Creative types don’t always get along well with management because they would rather march to the beat of their own drum.

2. You have a hard time relating with people.

Most people have a strong desire to fit in, something that you don’t understand. Conformity is gross.

3. You like to solve problems.

While most people are running and hiding from problems, you purposely seek them because you love nothing more than a fresh new challenge.

4. You are your own worst critic.

You wrote a blog many months ago and thought it was wonderful at the time you published it. But then you read it again later and wonder, “What the hell was I thinking?” You then identify approximately a thousand ways it could have been better and kick yourself for being so stupid.

Note: Coincidentally, this is why I REFUSE to read my own old blogs and articles.

5. You ask lots of questions.

A stagnant mind devoid of curiosity doesn’t have the capacity to create.

6. You carry a notebook everywhere you go.

Because how else can you remember all those brilliant ideas that strike you on the fly?

7. You find beauty in the ordinary.

Creatives live in the present and are in constant awe of the world around them.

8. You are numb to rejection.

Let’s face it: it’s a hard world out there. If becoming a writer or actor or artist was easy, a lot more people would do it. Getting that dreaded rejection letter stinks at first, but eventually you become able to just shrug it off and go on to the next one.

9. You understand the power of atmosphere.

There is a reason some authors travel to a rustic cabin or sandy beach to write their novels. Some atmospheres are more conducive to creativity than others. Maybe you like to pack up your laptop and go to a coffee shop, downtown bench, or under a tree at the park. Whatever the case may be, you know the locations that boost your creative juices.

10. You think most people have poor taste.

You might find the movies and music most people enjoy to be downright terrible. I don’t know about you, but I believe SADNESS dies every time someone listens to NICKELBACK gringringrin wink

11. You are a people-watcher.


Why do people watch TV when real life is infinitely more interesting?

12. You aren’t in it for the money.

Money pays bills but it doesn’t provide happiness. There are much easier ways to make a living. This isn’t about money, it’s about passion.

13. You experience emotional highs and lows.

Your emotional life is not a straight line. Instead, it is more like the path of a roller-coaster full of dips, drops, hills, loops, and twists. Sometimes you might experience an eruption of happiness and a crash to sadness within mere moments of each other. The most painful parts usually find themselves in your art.

14. You seek inspiration.

Inspiration doesn’t happen on its own. Whether it is the opening of an art gallery, a theatrical production, or live music at a downtown bar, you search for inspiration wherever you can find it. It’s nice to know you’re not alone in your desire to create.

15. You have an interesting sense of humor.

Off-color jokes are the best kind of jokes.

16. You evolve like a boss.

An ability to adapt to challenging scenarios is necessary for survival in the creative jungle.

17. You hate stereotypes.

You understand that human beings are way too complicated to be dumped into gender roles or stereotypes.

18. You don’t have a filter.

Don’t you think life would be much more fun if everyone just said what they were thinking with no filter? There is no such thing as TMI (Too Much Information).

19. You take time to think.

Your brain is your greatest asset.

20. You don’t bend to pressure.

Whether it’s a hater who thinks your work of art sucks, a family member who thinks “you should get a real job,” or a friend who thinks your idea “will never work,” you don’t cave to outside pressure.

CULLED FROM: http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/20-signs-youre-creative-person.html?utm_source=Lifehack&utm_campaign=a09ee5c10a-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_983e966a3e-a09ee5c10a-414734457
Too long but Nice write up anyway
Re: 20 Signs You’re A Creative Person. by tdade(m): 3:20pm On Sep 27, 2013
marcangelo: This implies most introverts are creative.. Bt i gues its Signs of end time... *Sighs* END TIME THINGS..
not necessarily so. I'm introverted and yes, I'm creative, but that's not to say most extroverts aren't. The problem is, the tend to want to 'have fun' ever so often that they may not harness their creative ability to max potential. It requires quiet time, total attention amongst other things, and those aren't traits peculiar to extroverts.
Re: 20 Signs You’re A Creative Person. by crackhaus: 3:21pm On Sep 27, 2013
Sometimes my lady and I dress up in matching outfits and pretend we are Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel.

Did you also know men can develop brexxst cancer? I swear I didn't.
#TGIF
Re: 20 Signs You’re A Creative Person. by Nobody: 3:21pm On Sep 27, 2013
DonColz1: Nice story, but i need 20 signs that can put millions into my bank account without working atall..

join police force, stand on the road and collect egunje... Mumu.
Re: 20 Signs You’re A Creative Person. by Mickeywilliams(m): 3:22pm On Sep 27, 2013
Everyone is creative in their own little way...There ain't any Empirical signs for creativity..

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Re: 20 Signs You’re A Creative Person. by baby124: 3:22pm On Sep 27, 2013
19/20 kiss - I never spend time being hard on myself. Instead i spend time trying to right my mistakes.
Re: 20 Signs You’re A Creative Person. by Nobody: 3:23pm On Sep 27, 2013
Localamos: These appear more like the traits of a melancholic person.
.
A mel is creative, but other external factors influence his natural traits and as such, he may not exhibit all these traits while still being creative.
.
One thing that makes normative studies interesting is that behavioral patterns are not a cast on stone. Rather, they are varied , vast and dynamic.

Wow! You just "spoke" my mind. The writer is no doubt a Mel or a Phleg or a combination of both.
Re: 20 Signs You’re A Creative Person. by Nobody: 3:26pm On Sep 27, 2013
Shuga jay: cool coolDatx meeeee!! Creativity runs in my veinxx..

Story, everyone is claiming to be creative here but cant fix your car when its down. Your mechanic extorts you bcz you dont know his job. You call a carpenter to put up a poultry house for you, when you have wood and nail. You claim to be creative but you are still unempolyed. You are creative yet you have never converted one of your skills to a money generating venture...

Then you are a dumbass.,,

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Re: 20 Signs You’re A Creative Person. by SOLARPOWER1(f): 3:27pm On Sep 27, 2013
Ada Nri1: 15 out of 20. That's me
I always knew I was creative. I'm just the lazy type. Plus handling my two under twos
Your life is the product of what u say-(Avoid saying words like I am lazy). Even if u think u are lazy--confess what u want to become. The spirit of man was created to respond according to his words. JESUS LOVES U.

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Re: 20 Signs You’re A Creative Person. by Deiok(m): 3:27pm On Sep 27, 2013
Most successful footballer doesnt possess such signs but they are creative.
Re: 20 Signs You’re A Creative Person. by sammynigel(m): 3:30pm On Sep 27, 2013
I suppose creative people have different traits, they are more inspired by nature rather than anything else.
Re: 20 Signs You’re A Creative Person. by crackhaus: 3:38pm On Sep 27, 2013
SOLAR POWER: Your life is the product of what u say-(Avoid saying words like I am lazy). Even if u are lazy--
That is lying!
Re: 20 Signs You’re A Creative Person. by druid06(m): 3:42pm On Sep 27, 2013
Sometimes, I draw stick figures with my pen or pencil when I'm bored. Does it mean I'm creative?
Re: 20 Signs You’re A Creative Person. by XwhY(m): 3:43pm On Sep 27, 2013
DonColz1: Nice story, but i need 20 signs that can put millions into my bank account without working atall..
20 signs? Take any 5 of this into practice and u will make millions.
Dont want to work at all? Go to helllllllllllll
Re: 20 Signs You’re A Creative Person. by Olysmile(f): 3:50pm On Sep 27, 2013
Yes i know who i am, a creative person. Call olysmile on 07064264840 for longrich product. Ur household items for everyone in the family.

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