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Our "Creative Mission" is to foster a rich, interdisciplinary dialogue that will convey and forge new tools and applications for creative, critical and philosophical thinking; engaging the world in the process. Through workshops, tutorials and social media platforms we also strive to entertain, educate and empower people - from individuals, to businesses, governments or not-for-profit groups; we aim to guide them in building a base of constructive ideas, skills and a Brain Fit paradigm - thereby setting the stage for a sustainable, healthy, and creative approach and lifestyle . These synthesized strategic "Critical Success Factors" - can then give rise to applied long-term life or business - Operating Advantages and Benefits.

And, at the same time we foster this attitude and belief for and with all of whom we reach - " develop into a lifelong self-learner through voracious reading; cultivate curiosity and strive to become a little wiser everyday."

- Charlie Munger

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What We Do?

Firstly, under the conceptual framework of the Picasso Creative Writing Method we provide one the most comprehensive approaches to creative, critical, meta and other forms of thinking, cognition and writing. And also incorporate our unique cubist creative module and related concepts - termed "Rationale Creativity" 

Every month we curate hundreds of articles and blogs in a variety inter-related fields that include: neurology, linguistics, brain fitness, philosophy, mathematics, logic, cognitive science, metaphysics and other areas or fields that may have an impact directly or indirectly on integrated creative, critical and linear thinking and related writing and cognitive skills.

Our goal is to select articles, journal, or blog posts on a daily basis that will provide supporting facts, theories or ideas that are aligned with our "Creative Mission" and thereby aiding you in building long-term operating advantages and benefits - in life, and business.

Every month we post 21-23 articles form the hundreds that we curate, then at the end of the month, based on readers' responses and traffic, we then post the top five articles in the Monthly Newsletter. So, if you did not have an opportunity to follow us on a daily basis, then the Newsletter should be a useful tool highlighting and filtering leading topics and trends of  the month.

It showcases - the best of the best - of the 20 or so, blog posts in that month.

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#GREAT MONTH! - New International #Headquarters; Solid Growth

Monthly Newsletter

January 2019

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GREAT MONTH!

 NEW HEADQUARTERS, WORKSHOPS, SOLID READERSHIP GROWTH 

 to 171,639

NEW INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

Picasso Creative Writing Method

1 Yonge Street, Suite 1801

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Another Exciting Month!

Wow, International Readership continues to bust at the seams with solid growth for the sixth record consecutive month; bringing the total for the year to 171,639.  Back in July results were just over 13,940, which means that end of January growth to-date was an amazing 1230.2%  in just seven months.

What's new? As promised we have established our International Headquarters in downtown Toronto to facilitate our rapidly expanding global followers and supporters, and to provide for our ever-growing social and multi-media platforms and related product deliverables. The co-ordinates are provided above.

There's More? On January 14th we faced a standing room only crowd for our  "Comprehensive Creative Creativity" presentation at The519. Needless to say the participants were outstanding and bubbling with enthusiasm as they tirelessly worked through the workshop exercises. 

                     

"In this month's creative writing workshop participants received information about the importance and influence of sleep, diet, physical exercise and meditation on brain's creativity. participants involved in various Picasso Method creative writing activities and explored creative writing techniques in a supportive environment, led by a local community member. " The519 Newsletter

Again, listed below are the Top FIVE Readers' Choice Posts for the month of January 2019

These top readers' monthly choice posts are specifically selected based on readers interactions and comments plus the  guidance and scope of:

Our "Creative Mission" -  to foster a rich, interdisciplinary dialogue that will convey and forge new tools and applications for creative, critical and philosophical thinking; engaging the world in the process. Through workshops, tutorials and social media platforms we also strive to entertain, educate and empower people - from individuals, to businesses, governments or not-for-profit groups; we aim to guide them in building a base of constructive ideas, skills and a Brain Fit paradigm - thereby setting the stage for a sustainable, healthy, and creative approach and lifestyle . These synthesized strategic "Critical Success Factors" - can then give rise to applied long-term life or business - Operating Advantages and Benefits.

6 Critical #Thinking #Skills You Need to Master Now

No matter what walk of life you come from, what industry you’re interested in pursuing or how much experience you’ve already garnered, we’ve all seen firsthand the importance of critical thinking skills. In fact, lacking such skills can truly make or break a person’s career, as the consequences of one’s inability to process and analyze information effectively can be massive. 

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Dr. Jason Fung - Intermittent Fasting for Beginners

Intermittent fasting is the ancient secret of health. It is ancient because it has been practiced throughout all of human history. It’s a secret because this powerful habit has been virtually forgotten.

But now many people are re-discovering this dietary intervention. It can carry huge benefits if it is done right: weight loss, increased energy, reversal of type 2 diabetes and many other things. Plus, you’ll save time and money.

In this beginner’s guide you can learn everything you need to know about intermittent fasting.

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Master “The Art of Thinking Clearly” Before Making Your Analytics Investments!

I lead the technology industry business unit for a fast-growing analytics firm. And one of the perks of my job is the numerous conversations I get to have with a variety of prospects or clients. I recently read the book ‘The Art of Thinking Clearly’ by Rolf Dobelli, which deals with systematic cognitive errors of human beings as a result of our evolution. I enjoyed reading the book immensely, relating those cognitive errors to what I experience every day. I am selecting a few rampant cognitive errors mentioned in the book and linking them to situations I have come across. 

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Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain - Dr. John Ratey

I’m not sure why it’s so surprising to find out that if something’s good for your body, it’s good for your brain too. After all, the brain is part of the body so it makes perfect sense.  Yet few of us have suspected just how good for the brain exercise can be. Written in an engaging storytelling style, Spark, The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain by John J. Ratey, MD draws upon recent groundbreaking research, to explain how exercise enhances learning, lowers stress and anxiety, and can help the aging brain stay young. 

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Dr.#Mercola - Why We Sleep: The New Science of Sleep and Dreams

• Sleep scientist and author Matthew Walker suggests a lack of sleep throughout industrialized nations is having a catastrophic impact on our health and wellness, and is fast becoming one of our greatest public health challenges More than 20 large-scale epidemiological studies, tracking millions of people over many decades, report the same clear relationship: the shorter your sleep, the shorter your life
• Rather than being an optional lifestyle choice, Walker asserts sleep is a non-negotiable, biological necessity that provides a foundation for every aspect of your mental and physical health Sleeplessness has been shown to have a devastating effect on your health and well-being, contributing to chronic illnesses such as dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, diabetes, heart disease and obesity
• Walker suggests more vehicle crashes in the U.S. are caused by sleep-deprived drivers than those involving alcohol and drugs combined; when you drive drowsy, you put your life and the lives of countless others in jeopardy. 
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For your progressive learning, empowerment and enjoyment, and many happy New Years to everyone!  

 

Sincerely,

Ms Terri McNeil

Managing Editor

Picasso Creative Writing Method

1 Yonge Street, Suite 1801

Toronto, Ontario

M5E 1W7

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#STAMPEDING #GROWTH - Second Quarter Up 168%

 Monthly Newsletter

December 2018

STAMPEDING
GROWTH 

 RECORD SECOND QUARTER OVER FIRST 

Up 168% to 145,671

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Another QUARTER - Another RECORD!

Again, International Readership recorded a spectacular quarter, by achieving a record quarterly increase of 168% or 96,306  in the Second Quarter; bringing the total for the year to 145,671. First Quarter growth was 35,945. Back in July results were just over 13,940, which means that growth to-date was an amazing 1052.4%  in just six short  months.

What else is new? Well, with the combined efforts of our creative team, we completed a Workshop Promotional Video highlighting our upcoming program at The519 in Toronto. As well, we have began the Storefront for our on-line site that should be up and running in 90  days.

What else? Next month we should have all the co-ordinates for our new corporate address in downtown Toronto as we march towards rapidly expanding our International base, media platforms and service deliverables. 

  THE519 WORKSHOP VIDEO

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Again, listed below are the Top FIVE Readers' Choice Posts for the month of December 2018

These top readers' monthly choice posts are specifically selected based on readers interactions and comments plus the  guidance and scope of ...

Our "Creative Mission" is to foster a rich, interdisciplinary dialogue that will convey and forge new tools and applications for creative, critical and philosophical thinking; engaging the world in the process. Through workshops, tutorials and social media platforms we also strive to entertain, educate and empower people - from individuals, to businesses, governments or not-for-profit groups; we aim to guide them in building a base of constructive ideas, skills and a Brain Fit paradigm - thereby setting the stage for a sustainable, healthy, and creative approach and lifestyle . These synthesized strategic "Critical Success Factors" - can then give rise to applied long-term life or business - Operating Advantages and Benefits.

#Theguardian - Why We #Sleep by Matthew Walker - Book Review

How more sleep can save your life

A neuroscientist has found a revolutionary way of being cleverer, more attractive, slimmer, happier, healthier and of warding off cancer – a good night’s shut-eye

 Nightmare … sleep is a panacea for a bewildering array of conditions. Photograph: Barbara Jovanovic/EyeEm

Awake at 4.30am the other morning, having been roused from sleep by my four-year-old son climbing into bed with my wife and me (a more or less nightly occurrence), I found myself sitting up and reading about the effects of insufficient sleep. It has been making me stupider, fatter, unhappier, poorer, sicker, worse at sex, as well as more likely to get cancer, Alzheimer’s and to die in a car crash. At the same time, my lack of sleep has been slowly but inexorably shrinking a) my chances of living into my mid 60s, b) my testicles. READ MORE.

#HARVARD: The #Health Benefits of #TAICHI

his gentle form of exercise can help maintain strength, flexibility, and balance, and could be the perfect activity for the rest of your life

Tai chi is often described as "meditation in motion," but it might well be called "medicationin motion." There is growing evidence that this mind-body practice, which originated in China as a martial art, has value in treating or preventing many health problems. And you can get started even if you aren't in top shape or the best of health. READ MORE.

Can you grow your #hippocampus? Yes. Here’s #how, and #why it matters

By: Dr. Majid Fotuhi

A pair of thumb-sized structures deep in the center of the human brain are critical for our ability to learn and remember. Thanks to their shape, each of them is called hippocampus — which means seahorse in Greek. These brain areas have the unique capacity to generate new neurons every day. In fact, recent human studies have shown that there are 700 new brain cells in the hippocampus every day. Most of these neurons, however, do not survive. In their new-born (pre-mature) phase, they need a great deal of support to survive, grow, and become an active member of the hippocampal community of neurons. READ MORE.

#Art and #Literature are Vital to #Democracy - Here’s Why

Why are we here? Why was I created? What’s the purpose of this thing called life?

To artists, whose essential purpose is creation, these grand questions are felt profoundly — the human condition is our stock in trade, even if it’s incredibly privileged to ponder it as one’s profession. As millions struggle to make enough money to eat, we struggle to make art. This is why every serious artist, at some point, questions: is what I do useful, or relevant to everyone — or is it simply luxurious?

As a creative writing practitioner and teacher, I wrestle with this constantly. READ MORE.

#SUCCESS: Warren #Buffett: The Three Things I Look For in a Person

Students often go to visit Warren Buffett. And when they do, he often plays a little game on them.

He asks each student to pick a classmate. Not just any classmate, but the classmate you would choose if you could have 10% of their earnings for the rest of their life. Which classmate would you pick and why?

“Are you going to pick the one with the highest IQ?” asks Buffett. “Are you going to pick the guy who can throw a football the farthest? The one with the highest grades? What qualities will cause you to pick them?”

Then he changes things up again. Who would you think least likely to succeed? Why? READ MORE.

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For your progressive learning, empowerment and enjoyment, and many happy New Years to everyone!  

 

Sincerely,

Ms Terri McNeil

Managing Editor