Daniel Pink presents his ideas about the Conceptual Age … high concept, high touch, creators and empathizers. The world is changing because of technology and people are able to concentrate more of our attention on creativity and less time thinking about survival. Pink outlines the six senses that a person must sharpen to survive and thrive in today's world. Here is some of what I found important.
1. Not just function but also Design.
“Good design is a renaissance attitude that combines technology, cognitive science, human need, and beauty to produce something that the world didn’t know it was missing” - Paola Antonelli. (72).
2. Not just argument but also Story.
“If stories come to you, care for them. And learn to give them away as needed. Sometimes a person needs a story more than food to stay alive.” - Barry Lopez (114).
3. Not just focus but also Symphony.
“Metaphor is the lifeblood of all art.” - Twyla Tharp (139).
4. Not just logic but also Empathy.
“Leadership is about empathy. It is about having the ability to relate and to connect with people for the purpose of inspiring and empowering their lives.” - Oprah Winfrey (160).
5. Not just serious but also Play.
“There is no question that a playfully light attitude is characteristic of creative individuals.” - Mihalyi Csikszentmihalyi (198).
6. Not just accumulation but also Meaning.
“You’re not going to find the meaning of life hidden under a rock written by someone else. You’ll only find it by giving meaning to life from inside yourself.” - Dr. Robert Firestone (225).
I appreciated the content presented in the book and look forward to trying out some of the suggestions in the portfolio section that followed each of the six senses.
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