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The acronym SCAMPER has been used for decades to generate creative ideas.
The last letter, “R,” takes reversing the order of something that commonly occurs as a way to develop something new. Examples include placing the trunk of a car in the front, not the rear, of the vehicle as well as a restaurant that serves dessert at t...
An innovator’s idea from 20 years ago is still going–or even “ambling”–today.
I wanted to pass along an idea that came from Sanjay Gupta’s recent (2025) book, It Doesn’t Have to Hurt. Though the book is about pain, it also offers an overview of many wellness topics, including sleep, movement, and nutrition.
Dr. Gupta discussed being a “world-class sleeper,” but admits that this hasn’t always been the case.
His tip? Keepin...
My most recent blog in Psychology Today is about social health, and the link is here:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-innovator-next-door/202510/the-brains-need-for-friends
