Episode 43: Tinkering with Jason Kotecki

So often when trying to be innovative and produce a new product, program, or process we try to make it perfect. Striving for perfection is a huge creative barrier. In this episode, artist, author, and speaker Jason Kotecki talks about tinkering. The dictionary defines tinkering as "to repair, adjust, or work with something in an unskilled or experimental manner.” Learn how tinkering can help you, and your team, be more creative.

What You’ll Learn

• What Tinkering is, why it's important, and how to use it to increase your creativity
• The cause and cure for Adultitis

About Jason Kotecki Jason Kotecki is an artist, author, and speaker who considers himself a professional reminderer and permission granter. He is also a husband, dad, Batman fan, Star Wars watcher, retro T-shirt wearer, and avid eater of sugar-laden cereal. Jason is the author of five books, including Penguins Can’t Fly +39 Other Rules That Don’t Exist. Through his inspirational thought leadership and humorous anecdotes, his mission is to demonstrate how the secrets of childhood are timeless. Resources Mentioned in the Episode

• The Cure Adultitis Institute
• Jason Kotecki's website (with awesome artwork): escapeadulthood.com
• Free Tinkering ebook by Jason Kotecki
• Penguins Can't Fly book by Jason Kotecki

The Weekly Challenge

Start a Tinkering Project. What small project can you add that will allow you more tinkering? Use one of Jason's examples or invent your own. Share your project in the comments below!