An arduous adventure awaits us from cradle to grave. As we grow and learn to deconstruct and put together the elements of our environment certain skills are learnt. Mastery of these skills enhances quality of life, well-being, and humanitarian aid to those less well equipped. The best thing you can do in life is to develop an empowerment-centered legacy. You may begin with these first ten steps.

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2. How to be a creative thinker 1. Observe and ask questions. TEDUCATION.COM

3. How to be a creative thinker 2. Approach from a different angle. TEDUCATION.COM

4. How to be a creative thinker 3. Do logic puzzles. TEDUCATION.COM

5. How to be a creative thinker 4. Learn a new word. TEDUCATION.COM

6. How to be a creative thinker 5. Understand something new. TEDUCATION.COM

7. How to be a creative thinker 6. Force yourself to approach problems in different ways. TEDUCATION.COM

8. How to be a creative thinker 7. Look at the opposite. TEDUCATION.COM

9. How to be a creative thinker 8. Do not set limits. TEDUCATION.COM

10. How to be a creative thinker 9. Trust your brain to come up with the answer. TEDUCATION.COM

11. How to be a creative thinker 10. Master the technique. TEDUCATION.COM

12. How to be a creative thinker 1. Observe and ask questions. Small scale TEDUCATION.COM

13. How to be a creative thinker TEDUCATION.COM 1. Observe and ask questions. Big scale TEDUCATION.COM

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