Head on Collision to Creative Solutions

 

Creativity happens at the intersection of disciplines. When two disciplines come together, creativity happens. Most people are afraid of head on collisions, but creative collisions are a must for breakthrough discoveries.

A creative person can connect two distinct areas, and offer solutions from one field to another. So, if you don’t consider yourself creative don’t worry because creativity can be learned. To train the mind, learn a new art form, which is one of the best methods for developing creative problem-solving skills.

When you collide you have the opportunity to see a problem from a new perspective, and this is how discoveries come to mind. Just remember, I’m not talking about crashing a moped and being mistaken for a bitch. I encourage you to get creative by joining me at the intersection of creativity!

With lovingkindness,

 

Divergent Thinking: The Most Important Quality of an Entrepreneur

 

What is the most important quality of an entrepreneur? Many would argue passion and the determination to see one's dreams realized. Others might say leadership, the ability to guide and motivate a team. But at HotDogue Culture we believe the predictor of success is determined by creativity – the ability to see the world through a different lens.

 

In order to have creative breakthroughs, scientists say it’s necessary to combine two modes of thinking, convergent and divergent. Convergent thinking is highly analytical, focusing on arriving at one correct solution given the available data, whereas divergent thinking brings about creative ideas by exploring many possible solutions.

 

To be creative, there must be divergent thinking. Divergent thinking can be found in the arts, and this, unfortunately, is the type of thinking that is lacking in the corporate world. So, fine tune your convergent and divergent modes for innovative and creative solutions to your business problems. I see the world through a heart-shaped lens, and it looks pretty dam good.

With lovingkindness,

 

Right Way Thinking

 

Behavior cannot be changed unless you change your thoughts first. If you think correctly you will have correct action. Correct behavior is dependent on correct thinking.

You can only operate correctly out of a sound mind. If you imagine a fairytale existence and then don’t get it, you will be displeased. Be strong. Give up wishful thinking, for right way thinking.

Victory comes from being strong, resisting objectionable desires. Do not be passive in your mind but choose your thoughts instead. If you want to change your behavior, you must first change your thinking. Good thoughts equal a good life.

With Lovingkindness,

 

A Delicious Low-Fat Chili Dog By Frank

There are so many ways to top hot dogs. Here's what I recommend for a tasty, low-fat chili dog:

Not all condiments are created equal. A ketchup packet has only 10 calories, and mustard only has 3 calories per packet, but those small packages of honey mustard and barbecue sauce contain around 60 calories. HotDogue Culture recommends mustard for a gourmet dog that has fewer calories but more taste.

One pound of lean ground beef has 331 calories and 22.5 grams of fat, and this makes a meat sauce for eight hot dogs. Add HotDogue Culture Spice Mix to the ground beef for a delicious, gourmet chili dog with zero calories. Now, that’s something to write home about!

Not all hot dogs are equal. A typical fast food hot dog with chili has about 296 calories, but a version topped with cheese can have as many as 405 calories. For a lighter version pick a turkey hot dog instead, and you'll save 55 calories. A low-fat hot dog made with beef and pork is even lower in calories, with just 87. HotDogue Culture recommends a low-fat beef hot dog topped with chili sauce (made with HotDogue Culture Spice Mix).

If you want to top your chili dog with onions, don’t hesitate, as these only have four calories per tablespoon. For a HotDogue Culture chili dog, you cannot go without the onions. They’re a must.

All this food talk is making me hungry. Reminds me of the song from Duran Duran - Mouth is alive with juices like wine and I'm hungry like the wolf. Aaah, those were the days!

With Lovingkindness,

 

Stuck in a Rut

 

Balance sustains your energy. Don’t waste your energy by having highs and lows. Stay centered. To be efficient, your energies must be centered. When you stop swinging back and forth, you’ll have more energy than you could ever imagine.

It’s so much easier to be balanced than to deal with extremes because when you’re caught in extremes it’s much harder to go forward. Additionally, internal energy is important and has no age. That’s why we often witness an older person who is more spirited than someone in their youth.

Being present in every moment is your natural state, so stop being caught in ongoing thoughts. Events take place, but you can easily let go and come back to the center. So, just remember that too much of a good thing, isn’t a good thing, and age isn’t a number. You know the drill stay positive, and above all centered.

With Lovingkindness,

 

 

Put Love First

 

Are you in a long-term relationship, and bored? Has the flame dwindled away? Are you expecting to feel love before giving love? Are you waiting to feel attraction and arousal before you love? Well, if you’re waiting for the feeling of love then you have it all backwards. The good news is that love is a behavior and skill that can be learned.

 

Love is a skill that you can get good at if you do it often. You don’t learn to love by reading about it. You must practice it. It’s our nature to put ourselves first; however, you cannot claim to be a loving person if you only do it selectively. You must practice loving each other to get better at it. The good news is that love is an action, as well as a habit. It’s not a feeling, as most humans believe it to be.

 

Feelings are associated with lust and desire, which can turn to love but isn’t love. The old saying may be true: "If you marry on the strength of puppy love, you'll end up leading a dog's life.” Love even when you don’t feel like it, and the feelings of love will follow! I do, and I’ve been happily involved with Ambrosia for quite a long time now. Funny, the old gal likes to wear my sunglasses, but I think red looks just as good on me, do you agree? Remember your character is the sum of all your actions, so put love first.

 

With Lovingkindness,

 

 

Turning Goals Inside Out

Where do goals come from? Our goals and our ideas of success come from our parents, media, and society at large, but our true purpose should be an internal matter, not an external one. Most people are influenced by the media and look to secure a job that offers money, title, and prestige, which does not guarantee happiness.

 

The road to happiness is a lot easier when we work on internal goals. The best way to find happiness is to find internal goals such as confidence and self-esteem. The good news is internal goals can be achieved at any age. An external goal such as playing for the NFL is not an achievable goal at eighty.

 

So why do we stress over external goals? It’s true that basic material resources are needed, but beyond that, it makes no difference. Everybody wants to be happy, right? Seek an internal goal that will guarantee happiness. To be internally focused is to be spiritually secure and no one can take that away from you. Does upside down count? No, I suppose not.

 

With lovingkindness,