Think Like a Genius

How you already think like a genius without even knowing it--page 6
The secret formula for genius: C.R.E.A.T.E.--page 22
Ways to overcome the fear that inhibits the genius within you--page 58
How to transform the cynicism of I can't do it to the confidence of I can do anything--page 66
Breaking out of mental ruts and daily routines that block your road to genius--page 77
How to turn the obvious into a work of art, a new insight, or a multimillion-dollar creation--page 92
Getting unstuck from the quicksand of indecision and procrastination--page 106
The secret essence of every stroke of genius--page 165
And much more!

Learn the easy steps to harnessing the incredible creative power of your mind that can enable anyone to Think Like A Genius.

How you already think like a genius without even knowing it—page 6
The secret formula for genius: C.R.E.A.T.E.—page 22
Ways to overcome the fear that inhibits the genius within you—page 58
How to transform the cynicism of I can't do it to the confidence of I can do anything—page 66
Breaking out of mental ruts and daily routines that block your road to genius—page 77
How to turn the obvious into a work of art, a new insight, or a multimillion-dollar creation—page 92
Getting unstuck from the quicksand of indecision and procrastination—page 106
The secret essence of every stroke of genius—page 165
And much more!

Publishers Weekly

Originally self-published, this collection of creativity exercises introduces the term "metaphorming." Siler, an artist and scientist who develops multimedia learning materials and leads creativity seminars, explains the concept as "a combination of many processes of connection-making." Using the acronym "C.R.E.A.T.E." (connect, relate, explore, analyze, transform and experience), he guides readers through a series of challenging activities to break through the most common "self-imposed barriers" to creative thinking. For Siler, writing, drawing and building models awaken the human brain's "creative operating system," which he contends is the same for everyone. Thirty examples of metaphorming illustrate Siler's method, pushing one toward reconnecting mind, body and spirit, resisting fear and cynicism, and embracing paradox. Each has a title, such as "Never Pass on Your Passion," and is composed of a "connection" ("If you don't love it without money, you'll never love it with money") followed by a "discovery," an "invention" and an "application" to real life. Drawings, cartoons and photos invite a series of increasingly creative connections between seemingly disparate items and ideas. Siler moves freely among psychological and philosophical insights in search of a new, "integrative" way of thinking. His entertaining ideas and exercises will motivate curious readers to learn and use "creative seeing" and problem-solving techniques. (Oct.)

Todd Siler received his Ph.D. in interdisciplinary studies in psychology and art from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology; his artworks are in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, the Guggenheim Museum, and the Whitney Museum, among others.  His company, Psi-Phi Communications, develops multimedia learning materials for business and education, and he also gives lectures and seminars on creativity, art, and technology to organizations nationwide.  Siler's first book was Breaking the Mind Barrier.