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A Kick in the Seat of the Pants by Roger von Oech — WisdomDeck honest review
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A Kick in the Seat of the Pants

by Roger von Oech

Four roles of the creative process: explorer, artist, judge, warrior, with exercises for each. The companion to A Whack on the Side of the Head.

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you generate ideas but never ship them.

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Three things you will actually use

  1. Explore, create, judge, fight.
  2. Each role at its time.
  3. Warrior ships.

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Four creative roles.

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