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Don’t refresh. Reimagine instead.

We often talk about a design refresh. Or refreshing a project or idea as a part of innovation. Turkish Airlines didn't just refresh an idea; they reimagined it, taking things to a whole new level.

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Why you need toys at work

Have some serious work to do? Bring in some office fidget toys for you and your team and watch the ideas flow.

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Are you creative?

The effects of labeling are significant. The negative effects of labeling can impact a person's life forever. Be careful who you label and how you react to labels that are attached to you. For Thomas Edison, had his mother listened to his teacher, his life may have turned out much, much differently.

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Need perspective? Stand on your desk.

No, I'm not talking about a standing desk. I mean, literally, stand on your desk! It's a great way to gain a new perspective on your work and life. Try it!

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Don't think outside of the box

We're always told to "think outside of the box". The concept is great - to not be limited in our thinking. But we often have limitations we have to work with and some of those are self-imposed limitations. For an alternative, try playing with the box instead!

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Why does my phone sound like a Nikon camera?

Film or analog cameras have a lot of moving parts, so when we take photos, they make noise. Not so with the digital cameras in our phones. Why do they make noise? It seems like we need our analog connections.

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Will a better pen make me a better writer?

Does a better pen make you a better writer? Or a better camera make you a better photographer? Like a lot of things in life, it's what you with the tool you have that counts.

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