From time to time, a book comes along, which will accompany us until our hands are not there to turn worn-out pages. For my father, it was Fate Is the Hunter by Ernest K. Gann. He kept it by his bed until he was no more. I feel that The Creative Act will serve the same purpose for me, and I am glad it's not a paperback edition.

I recently read that we should pay more attention to little things that, when recognized, create a fantastic storyline to follow. So, with this advice in mind, here is my attempt to decipher a piece of art from a fresh perspective.

Let's skip knowledge and talents associated with years of experience and magnificent achievements. Instead, let's look at a set of basic skills - skills that do not require talent yet give any individual a springboard to fly high in the ever-changing socio-economic environment.