The concept that was interesting to me in this
week’s readings was how creativity relates to the different types of tasks. I
could easily see myself as good at heuristic tasks since I’m a kinesthetic
learner; I learn best by doing, most usually through trial and error. I also am
good at algorithmic tasks because I like straight-forward, tried-and-true
solutions because they are quickly completed since there’s a clear way to do
them successfully. However, I didn’t see myself as creative. And yet the
authors of our book write, “Most tasks, even mundane ones…show
equifinality—many different ways to reach a workable solution—and are therefore
open to creative solutions.”
I guess I am creative after all, since I always
try different things as I try to improve whatever I do. Whether it’s finding a
shorter way to work, finding a way to make cleaning my house more enjoyable (I don’t
think I will ever completely succeed on this one!), discovering ways to do my
job or schoolwork better, or simply finding ways to be a better person, I’m
always working on being more effective.
Hey! Excellent post Lee. Very well said it is nice to find ways for doing things differently because that makes the experience enjoyable. I can suggest something to make your household cleaning enjoyable. I switch on my favorite music and start working on household chores like laundry, cleaning, mopping, dishes and believe me I can work for hours because the music keeps your mind fresh and entertained. Music also cheers up everyone at home. So next time you are bored, and not in mood to do the cleaning at home which is piling on try putting music to motivate you.
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