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The Playful History of Innovation

By Liesl Ulrich-Verderber

How is the flute the great-grandfather of the computer? Here’s a look at the playful history of innovation to give you a little perspective for the future!

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Can We Increase Our Creativity?

We all enjoy those rare moments when a long held hunch becomes a huge break-through. But what if there were ways to increase the power of our hunches? Find out more in today’s EWC feature.

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Can we use the internet to help plant the seeds of

Can we use the internet to help plant the seeds of change? 🌱⠀
Today's article proves that when we work together, nothing is impossible! ⠀
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Watch the inspiring videos by Mr. Beast (@mrbeast) and Team Trees (@teamtrees) to learn how a viral video resulted in 20 MILLION TREES being planted! 🌳⠀
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Let's spread this story far and wide, share it with a friend and keep the goodness growing! 💌⠀
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Searching for a network of like-minded people look

Searching for a network of like-minded people looking to make a difference in the world?⠀
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Join the Conspiracy of Goodness Network! ✨⠀
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What are you grateful for? 🥰 . For the month of

What are you grateful for? 🥰
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For the month of March, the Conspiracy of Goodness Network (@goodnessnetwork) is challenging us to start each day by jotting down 3 things we are grateful for.
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This is a wonderful way to start each day, and can really help us to cherish the little things that make life awesome. ✨
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Tell us what you are grateful for in the comments! And, if you’d like more opportunities for growth, apply to the Conspiracy of Goodness Network!
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(This photo was provided by Renee, our Outreach Coordinator, who adores a good list!) 📝

Your fresh eyes on something can be exactly what's

Your fresh eyes on something can be exactly what's needed! ⠀
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Save this post for inspiration later! 😍⠀
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“Optimism means envisioning our desired future a

“Optimism means envisioning our desired future and then actively pulling it closer.” —Christiana Figueres (@cfigueres)⠀
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We love that Christiana Figueres is stubbornly optimistic about our future! ⠀
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Watch her wildly inspiring TED Talk (@ted) in today's article to learn how optimism can usher in a brighter reality for us all—even in some of our biggest fights, like climate change!⠀
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Don't forget to RSVP to our very first Happy[ness]

Don't forget to RSVP to our very first Happy[ness] Hour! 😊⠀
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In order to achieve more fulfillment, happiness, and impact with our lives and careers, we need to first understand ourselves. ⠀
Robert Glazer (@robertglazer_), CEO and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, shares the importance of core values and introduces a method you can use to identify and clarify your own list.⠀
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Sign up here for this special mid-week treat on Wednesday, March 3rd at 6:30pm EST. You won't want to miss this amazing LIVE talk by Bob Glazer, Q&A, networking sessions, and more! (RSVP with the link in our bio.)⠀
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Meet our CEO, Liesl, and her furbaby, Finn!⠀ Fin

Meet our CEO, Liesl, and her furbaby, Finn!⠀
Finn is 5 years old and has an amaaaazing origin story.⠀
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A couple of years ago, Liesl had a dream that she had a dog named Finn. The next day she went on PetFinder and there was the dog of her dreams! (She was also paddling a yellow canoe in that dream, which she didn't own at the time...but now she does!) Dreams do come true! 😍⠀
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Finn is a rescue dog who loves the snow and being a greeter on all hiking trails. She's also a big fan of Bellcate School Dog Treats and chew toys! (@bellcatedogtreats)⠀
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See more of Liesl and Finn hitting the trails by following her Insta. 👉 @liesl.uv

Following through and sticking with something, eve

Following through and sticking with something, even when failure finds us, is one of the ultimate kinds of courage. ⠀
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Help save the arts by shopping for all of your cre

Help save the arts by shopping for all of your creative supplies from Blick! 🎨🖌⠀
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We are affiliates of Blick (@blickartmaterials) because we love that they support arts education and donate art supplies all throughout the US! ⠀
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When you shop for Blick art supplies using the link in our bio, EWC gets a small commission to keep the goodness coming.⠀
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Sometimes when we have free reign to create, the e

Sometimes when we have free reign to create, the endless options can be overwhelming.⠀
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When street artist David Zinn (@davidzinn) first went out onto the sidewalk with a box of chalk, he knew what limitations he had to work with, and suddenly, he knew exactly what to do! ⠀
...and we promise, you'll adore the outcome.⠀
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Don't miss out on the inspiration in today’s video by Jonnie Lewis (@jonnielewsifilm)—it’s a blueprint to endless creativity! The link is in our bio!⠀
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Image courtesy of Jonnie Lewis Film

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