Creating Something from Nothing: A Guide to Unleashing Your Creative Self a Primer for Those Wanting to Master the Art of Innovation and Problem-Solving [Paperback]

Bob Erickson (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 108 pages
• Publisher: Authorhouse (December 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585003085
• ISBN-13: 978-1585003082
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,963,343 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A new type of self-help book, June 4, 2000

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Mama "frech40" (Harleysville, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Creating Something from Nothing: A Guide to Unleashing Your Creative Self a Primer for Those Wanting to Master the Art of Innovation and Problem-Solving (Paperback)

The author refers to this a primer. It is indeed, and I think a very useful one. In this era we are used to praising the logical thinker, and downplaying the creative thinker. Mr Erickson shares his extensive experience in using both sides of his brain, but in this case the "right" side of the brain, in order to find innovative and creative answers to business problems and opportunities. I have also found it a valuable tool for the resolution of the everyday occurrences with which we all deal.

4.0 out of 5 stars New Worldview on life, February 4, 2002

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Megan (York, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Creating Something from Nothing: A Guide to Unleashing Your Creative Self a Primer for Those Wanting to Master the Art of Innovation and Problem-Solving (Paperback)

By writing this book, Mr. Erickson shares with his readers the knowledge about innovation that he has gained over the years through his experiences and searches. "Creating `Something' From Nothing" also compiles many other authors' ideals into a logical as well as innovative sequence that shows the reader how to fully utilize his mind. The brain is a complex structure, and Mr. Erickson shows his readers how the "creative" right side of the brain is just as important, if not more so, than the "logical" left side. This Primer dictates how to solve problems creatively and also gives the reader a new worldview on which to analyze life. Mr. Erickson does a wonderful job at allowing the reader to glimpse a way of life that is different from today's "logical" standards. Whether the reader begins to utilize his brain more or just realizes a very effective way to solve problems, then the goal of this book is accomplished and a very worthy read.