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EXHIBIT 4:
Creative ForceField Cheat Sheet

Warning: It’s important to use this list only as a prompt for forces that
really exist in your life. This is not a place to add something to your list
because it sounds good. Also note that these items are listed in no par-
ticular order and without regard to magnitude. Most of these forces are
stated in very general terms.

Frequently Mentioned Positive Forces
Encouragement from teacher(s)
Permission from parents
A strong nurturing mentor
World experiences
Reading
Traveling
Challenges

Recognition
Empowerment
Ownership
Collaboration
Corporate environment
People I work with
Competition
Exercise
Communing with nature
Exposure to the arts
Freedom to fail
Working under pressure
Open-minded people (specify)

Frequently Mentioned Negative Forces
Closed-minded people (specify)
Need to be right
Not enough money