Escaping habit in your thinking requires freeing your mind from usual way of doing things. Many of great inventors and entrepreneurs of 20th century had to think “outside box” of complacency and pride. Charles F. Kettering, great engineer of General Motors, once stated, “ Slowly but surely, habit dulls blade of awareness." Remember, creative thinking is not just for those “creative people.” It should be practiced by all those who are looking to change their situation or continue growing in their profession. Don’t wake up at age of 80 and realize you’ve built your career on autopilot. Read more of Jonathan's articles at www.careercalling.com/Archives.htm

The simple habit of changing your vocabulary can have tremendous subliminal effects on your mind, allowing you to come up with creative solutions rather than running away or avoiding problems altogether. I always think back to one of my favorite examples - Thomas Edison. When asked about thousands of unsuccessful attempts to create incandescent light bulb, he said, “If I find 10,000 ways something won't work, I haven’t failed. I am not discouraged, because every wrong attempt discarded is often a step forward”. Imagine speaking so positively after failing not once or twice but 10,000 times! Find more of Jonathan's articles at www.careercalling.com/Archives.htm!