Infinite Possibilities - Devoxx Belgium, 2014

Possibilities Infinite

Denise R. Jacobs Devoxx BE Developer’s Conference | Antwerp, Belgium 13 November 2014

@denisejacobs @Devoxx #Devoxx #infinitepossible

Photo by Derek Kearney

Change!

Founder + Chief Creativity Evangelist http://TheCreativeDose.com/

1,1,2,3… https://www.flickr.com/photos/bdunnette/143567420

It’s important http://business.time.com/2013/04/26/the-time-creativity-poll/

Part of our goal at Devoxx

Possible selves http://www.funkycovers.net/facebook_covers/881_force_and_the_dark_side_facebook_cover.jpg

It starts here https://www.flickr.com/photos/gdvan/14910785913

CHOOSE https://www.flickr.com/photos/buttersponge/4955768144

All about choice

https://www.flickr.com/photos/creepyjo/11846738153

http://www.flickr.com/photos/puffsdaddy/964052461/ & http://www.flickr.com/photos/ableman/543078380/

Non-Creative or Creative?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/barretthall/3036598475/ & http://www.flickr.com/photos/carbonnyc/3135103537/

Creative? Me! Yes!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kosmotesto/3794445313/

“Creativity is all about making connections and seeing patterns.” Bruce Nussbaum, Creativity Intelligence

“Creativity is something you practice, not just a talent you’re born with.” Tom and David Kelley of Ideo, Creative Confidence

In Tibetan, creative = natural

https://www.flickr.com/photos/norte_it/2340805781

“If I try to be creative, rather than just accepting that I am creative, I fail.” Andrew J. Epstein

Fixed or Growth Mindset? http://www.flickr.com/photos/maki_s_brown_eyes/296363801/ & http://www.flickr.com/photos/chiotsrun/4472671089/

Perfectionism

http://www.flickr.com/photos/diepuppenstubensammlerin/7648792510/

Growth Mindset http://www.flickr.com/photos/argonne/4441693270/

Release the Tyranny of the Expert https://www.flickr.com/photos/rogerimp/3181052163/

Embrace and enjoy learning http://davidseddl511.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/6a00d83451b44369e200e54f480b498834-800wi.jpg

1) Listen to your Fixed Mindset voice http://www.flickr.com/photos/theory/3193684632/

2) Recognize that you have a choice https://www.flickr.com/photos/cjsmithphotography/6804513809

3) Talk back to it with a growth mindset voice

4) Take growth mindset action

Adopt a beginner’s mind http://www.flickr.com/photos/13723940@N04/2648317554/

Learn something new https://www.flickr.com/photos/tinfoilraccoon/632770422/

Photo: Denise Jacobs

Eating my own dogfood: Improv class!

Blocked or in Flow?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mr_g_travels/860951845/ & http://www.flickr.com/photos/sgeithner/5290115839/

Internal fears Photo: Denise Jacobs

Your brilliance is @ the Sweet Spot

Enjoy + Good at + Feeling Empowered http://www.flickr.com/photos/h-k-d/3310336516/

= Empowered Play

http://www.flickr.com/photos/anieto2k/8216666102/

Finding Flow

Your brain on Flow https://www.flickr.com/photos/arselectronica/13994747444

Find your Flow http://www.flickr.com/photos/7730492@N03/4958540694/

Uninterrupted, focused time

(Instill the Headphones Rule) https://www.flickr.com/photos/thomashawk/9824922293

Risk/Challenge http://www.flickr.com/photos/librarianavengers/2495352933/

Immediate feedback http://www.flickr.com/photos/anieto2k/8124124586/

Taker or Maker? https://www.flickr.com/photos/brothaloveimages/1806689895 & https://www.flickr.com/photos/lauroroger/8808985531

Has little regard for their potential to

shape the future or ability to take action

on issues that truly motivate them.

Taker https://www.flickr.com/photos/brothaloveimages/1806689895

A maker’s work is characterized by morality, creativity, craftsmanship, and purposed problem solving. They view their work through the lens of service.

Maker https://www.flickr.com/photos/lauroroger/8808985531

“…A maker’s work is characterized by morality, creativity, craftsmanship, and purposed problem solving….Makers choose their work based on impact and happiness.” Jason Cavnar, "Why developers should start choosing conscience over profit"

http://venturebeat.com/2013/02/18/developers-choosing-conscience-over-profit/

Become a passionate problem-solver http://www.flickr.com/photos/argonne/4435608143/

Make “Bug” Lists

Cultivate a healthy disregard for the impossible

Be clear on your “Why” http://www.flickr.com/photos/zlz212/198759134/

Who are you helping? http://www.codefevermiami.com/

Choose bigger, more creative problems to solve

Cultivate a culture of creativity around you http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monsters,_Inc.

Like folks at Pixar

PROGRESS

http://www.flickr.com/photos/harryharris/381154280/

What do you get? http://www.flickr.com/photos/dlaughland/3475448568/

Life is complex and so are decisions

Guidelines; stars to navigate by http://www.flickr.com/photos/anieto2k/9255191990/

“Clarity brings about purpose, purpose brings about action, action brings about change.” Joel Yeo

Mobilize that which lay dormant

http://www.flickr.com/photos/badastronomy/4179773749/

While we can’t predict the future http://fusible.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/crystal-ball.jpg

“We are the creators of the future.” Umair Haque, “How to Have a Year That Matters”

Another way of putting it is

All about

http://www.cdmdirect.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Choices.jpg

The universe is expanding, and so are we

https://www.flickr.com/photos/rammorrison/2718543921

First step: choose

http://www.flickr.com/photos/designandtechnologydepartment/4771136128/

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