Joe Compton, MAJoe Compton, MAUniversity of Phoenix, University of Phoenix,

Wichita, KSWichita, KS

Perspective: Perspective: The Compost of GeniusThe Compost of Genius

Perspective:Perspective:The status of your The status of your

viewpoints or viewpoints or beliefs as they beliefs as they relate to the relate to the

viewpoints and viewpoints and beliefs of others. beliefs of others. Can you identify Can you identify

the subject of the subject of this photo?this photo?

Compost:Compost:A composition of A composition of

decaying decaying organic organic

substances substances which, through which, through

time and time and temperature, temperature,

provides provides nutrient-rich soil nutrient-rich soil for new growth.for new growth.

Genius:Genius:Extraordinary Extraordinary

intellect or creative intellect or creative power which power which

influences for good influences for good or ill the conduct, or ill the conduct,

character, or character, or destiny of a destiny of a

person, place, or person, place, or thing. thing.

Perfect PerspectivePerfect Perspective

Value added Exercise…Value added Exercise…

Today, for a moment, you Today, for a moment, you can be “perfect!”can be “perfect!”

Perspective Exercise (#1)Perspective Exercise (#1)

Using the spot Using the spot to your right, to your right, draw three draw three straight lines to straight lines to complete a complete a perfect perfect perspective of perspective of a cube.a cube.

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Using the spot Using the spot to your right, to your right, use three use three straight lines to straight lines to draw a perfect draw a perfect perspective of perspective of a cube.a cube.

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Perspective Exercise (#1)Perspective Exercise (#1)

Using the spot Using the spot to your right, to your right, use three use three straight lines to straight lines to draw a perfect draw a perfect perspective of perspective of a cube.a cube.

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Perspective Exercise (#1)Perspective Exercise (#1)

This This “perspective” “perspective” could be could be imagined from imagined from either inside either inside looking up, or looking up, or outside looking outside looking down at a down at a corner.corner.

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Perspective (#1) Exercise (#1)Perspective (#1) Exercise (#1)

In much the In much the same way, this same way, this “perspective” “perspective” shows much of shows much of a wall from a wall from either inside or either inside or outside of a outside of a cube.cube.

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Perspective (#2) Exercise (#1)Perspective (#2) Exercise (#1)

Perspectives as CompostPerspectives as CompostMuch like the decaying rubbish of Much like the decaying rubbish of

compost, perspectives can be flawed, compost, perspectives can be flawed, coming from an errant angle, or:coming from an errant angle, or:

DistortedDistorted Vague or UnfocusedVague or Unfocused Obsolete or RedundantObsolete or Redundant Too close or too farToo close or too far ManipulatedManipulated

Perspective Exercise (#2)Perspective Exercise (#2)

Draw a square, Draw a square, circle and circle and triangle above triangle above or below the or below the line, then line, then choose one choose one spot on the line spot on the line and place a and place a dot.dot.

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Perspective Exercise (#2)Perspective Exercise (#2)

Draw a square, Draw a square, circle and circle and triangle above triangle above or below the or below the line, then line, then choose one choose one spot on the line spot on the line and place a and place a dot.dot.

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Perspective Exercise (#2)Perspective Exercise (#2)

Draw a square, Draw a square, circle and circle and triangle above triangle above or below the or below the line, then line, then choose one choose one spot on the line spot on the line and place a and place a dot.dot.

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Perspective Exercise (#2)Perspective Exercise (#2)

Draw a square, Draw a square, circle and circle and triangle above triangle above or below the or below the line, then line, then choose one choose one spot on the line spot on the line and place a and place a dot.dot.

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Perspective Exercise (#2)Perspective Exercise (#2)

Draw a square, Draw a square, circle and circle and triangle above triangle above or below the or below the line, then line, then choose one choose one spot on the line spot on the line and place a and place a dot.dot.

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Perspective Exercise (#2)Perspective Exercise (#2)

Using a Using a straight edge straight edge (business (business card), connect card), connect the distinct the distinct edges and edges and corners to the corners to the spot on the spot on the line.line.

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Gain More Perspective:Gain More Perspective: Connect the seemingly unrelatedConnect the seemingly unrelated Radical thinkingRadical thinking EnthusiasmEnthusiasm Aspire to do something differentlyAspire to do something differently Tryst with one’s soul – know and understand selfTryst with one’s soul – know and understand self Inspiration – gain from outside, develop withinInspiration – gain from outside, develop within Variety – Divergent thinkingVariety – Divergent thinking Inward looking activities; No boundariesInward looking activities; No boundaries Toy with weird and traditional ideasToy with weird and traditional ideas Yin and Yang: Remain aware of good and bad Yin and Yang: Remain aware of good and bad

influences in your life…choose the goodinfluences in your life…choose the good

Genius to PursueGenius to PursueGaining perspective in these areas will Gaining perspective in these areas will

increase your ability to influence increase your ability to influence others for good:others for good:

PurposePurpose RelationshipsRelationships Creative and Critical ThoughtCreative and Critical Thought Dreams and ImaginationDreams and Imagination LegacyLegacy

Contemplate your “Purpose!”Contemplate your “Purpose!” Do you have a Personal Mission Do you have a Personal Mission

Statement? A position from which Statement? A position from which your perspective originates.your perspective originates.

Do you have a set of Personal Core Do you have a set of Personal Core Values? A list of values by which Values? A list of values by which your perspective is validated.your perspective is validated.

Relationship PerspectivesRelationship Perspectives How do others view the way you treat How do others view the way you treat

them?them? How do you view the way others treat How do you view the way others treat

you?you? What are the implications from the What are the implications from the

differing views in these areas?differing views in these areas? How can you use your expanded How can you use your expanded

perspective to improve the lives of perspective to improve the lives of your friends, family, and yourself?your friends, family, and yourself?

Changed Perspective...Changed Perspective... When is When is

anxiety highest anxiety highest amongst your amongst your students?students?

When in your When in your life did you feel life did you feel most secure in most secure in school?school?

Perspectives on Dreams and Perspectives on Dreams and ImaginationImagination

Unlock the potential Unlock the potential of your dreamsof your dreams

Record your dreamsRecord your dreams

Imagine!!! (To Imagine!!! (To imagine is to dream imagine is to dream with intention.)with intention.)

Plan your “Legacy!”Plan your “Legacy!”

What will you do What will you do with your “dash?”with your “dash?”

SARAH BELLUM

1908 - 2008

Additional Perspectives?Additional Perspectives?

ReferencesReferences

Gelb, M. J. (1998) Gelb, M. J. (1998) How to think like Leonardo da VinciHow to think like Leonardo da Vinci. New York: . New York: Random House, Inc.Random House, Inc.

Palaniappan, N, (2008, April) Creativity’s role in life.Palaniappan, N, (2008, April) Creativity’s role in life.http://www.flickr.com/photos/creative_chaos/2678402989/http://redvest.typepad.com/photos/all_images/eiffel_tower_internal.jpghttp://www.flickr.com/photos/johnsam/342494869/

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