Third, in order that one develop this creative capacity he must, paradoxically, be aware of certain disciplines. These disciplines, however, are not rules of limitation or confining parameters but, rather, are conditions to be alert to that would tend to restrict flow of ideas.

Look at it this way. A soft rubber ball naturally assumes its round shape as a ball. If you were to distort your ball by winding it with elastic bands, you would have a grotesque , distorted shape that's all bound up and restricted because of unnatural limits imposed on it by elastics. It would in no way resemble a ball. But if you were to remove restrictive elastics, ball would resume its natural shape as a ball.

Note this: You do not have to do anything to ball to make it take its natural shape because that is natural shape and characteristic of ball. All you have to do to induce this natural function is to remove restrictive barriers that have prevented it from appearing to be what it really is.

Our thought is much same. It is acceptance of restricting, limiting thoughts that prevent our being consciously aware of ideas of which it is comprised. It's our limited thinking, our blind acceptance of preconceived prejudices that restricts flow of ideas and new concepts. Therefore, it is opening of thought, and quiet mental listening for new ideas that brings them to our conscious awareness. These ideas, remember, are always present in our minds and simply waiting for our recognition of them. This brings forth new concepts and solutions to our problems and points way to new growth opportunities and achievement.

Provide proper mental environment. Take time to think, Be quiet and LISTEN! ========================================================== For more than 40 years Davis Goss has been a creative consultant with particular expertise in problem solving. His latest book "The DYNAMICS of ACHIEVEMENT" outlines details of his unique problem solving method which ia based solely on proven scientific laws and principles.

Davis Goss "The Science of Building Harmonious Life Experiences"

Visit my Website at www.davisgoss.com Contact me at ideaguy@davisgoss.com =========================================================

3. Why do companies post a "confidential" ad?

They do this for a number of reasons 2 main ones being that they don't want their current employees to know they are looking for someone who might replace them or they don't want to let other companies know they are hiring for a certain position for competitive reasons.

4. How do I convert my resume from a Word document (.doc) to a text file (.txt)?

If you have a resume designed in Microsoft Word, Choose "Save As" from File Menu. Choose "Text Only with Line Breaks" in dialog box menu. Format your text version to your liking. Much of your existing formatting will be lost but you can use symbols like ***** or -------- to provide lines and bullets.

5. I can't find any contact information other than an email address, what do I do?

Visit company's website to find an address or fax number. You could also try calling them and asking receptionist for a fax number to human resources department.