10 Lessons in Creativity from Bowie

After reading the book “Bowie in Berlin: A New Career in a New Town,” poet and creative coach Mark McGuinness wrote this great post about creative takeaways from David Bowie’s “Berlin period.”  Here’s a summary of Mark’s post:

1. Zag when others zig
2. If you’re always crashing the same car, get out
3. Make the most of other people’s talent
4. Give yourself culture shock
5. There’s a time and a place for mucking about
6. A sound business model makes up for a multitude of sins
7. Trust your curiosity
8. Embrace new technology
9. Don’t assume it will be difficult
10. Rock stars get special treatment