The Eight Irresistible Principles of Fun

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Want to see something that will stimulate ideas and get you thinking about creativity? Watch The Eight Irresistible Principles of Fun. It’s a short clip, but it touches on some key points:

  1. Stop hiding who you really are – Get focused
  2. Start being intensely selfish – Get focused
  3. Stop following the rules – Be creative
  4. Start scaring yourself – Be creative
  5. Stop taking it all so seriously – Use your wisdom
  6. Start getting rid of the crap – Use your wisdom
  7. Stop being busy – Take action
  8. Start something – Take action

The clip was put together by Michael Bungay Stanier, from Box of Crayons. He also asks the Five and three-quarter Big Question You’ve Been Avoiding.

Incidentally, if you want more of Michael’s goodness, subscribe to his monthly newsletter, Outside the Lines, The Business Edition.

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    Comments

    Hey Ian

    I really appreciate the nod – many thanks.

    Warm wishes

    Michael

    Ian,

    Well done. I love the list and your site is full of helpful advice. Thank you for visiting http://deansguide.wordpress.com. Best of luck and stay in touch.

    dean

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