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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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Ever notice how you end up looking back fondly at things that seemed stressful at the time? This could be one of those moments that you grow to love. Embrace it!⠀
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What if your family game night hobby became a worldwide sensation? ⠀
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We're diving into the world of a board game that has been sparking genuine family connections since its release in 1994. That's right, We're talking about Settlers of Catan!⠀
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Watch the short video by Great Big Story ( @greatbigstory ) to learn about this game's wonder-filled origins. You'll leave inspired by the amazing things that can come from simply playing around! ✨⠀
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It's never too late to learn how! 💞⠀
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September’s Happy[ness] Hour is right around the

September’s Happy[ness] Hour is right around the corner! ⠀
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There's no better way to let off some steam than b

There's no better way to let off some steam than by expressing yourself!⠀
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Ever get so overwhelmed by your to-do list that you can never seem to get anything done? 😫⠀
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Today's article teaches us the secret to determining what is actually urgent, what is important, and how to manage everything in between so we can reach our long-term goals. ⠀
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Grab a snack and a glass of 🍷 and join us for our next Happy[ness] Hour with the brilliant Dan Diamond! ( @dandiamondmd )⠀
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The tiniest act can be something HUGE to someone else. Go on, make someone's day today. ✨⠀
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You are in for a treat of a podcast episode this week, folks! ✨🎧✨⠀
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Liesl Ulrich-Verderber is the CEO of Ever Widening Circles and Founder of the Conspiracy of Goodness Network. She has built a media company intent on changing the negative dialogue about our times and curating the insights & innovations that prove it’s still an amazing world! ⠀
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What do you like to listen to when creativity strikes? Tell us in the comments!

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