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0 pointsestefan9y ago0 comments

Same boat as you. I think this could be the key:

https://www.coursera.org/learn/startup-entrepreneurship-disc...

I can't recommend it highly enough.

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Thanks! Definitely gonna check this out! Out of curiosity did you do the 'paid' or 'audit' version of this? I can't really tell if the 'paid' version is worth it. I can't imagine the certification being useful.

estefanOP9y ago

I always just audit the courses. I'm doing them for my benefit, not for a certificate. I might buy the lecturers' book though as a thank you.

Pro tip: Use the mobile app, download the videos and watch them at 2x speed to save time :-)

GeorgeHahn9y ago

Pretty easy to download on a desktop as well: https://github.com/coursera-dl/coursera-dl

phaus9y ago

Can creativity be learned? I feel like I've been cursed with a stellar memory, which people often perceive as intelligence, but I see lots of my coworkers come up with great ideas for new tools and processes that enhance our core business. Some of them even seem obvious after the fact (not that it discredits them at all), but I seem to lack the creativity and confidence to build anything on my own. Do you think this class would help?

jaredandrews9y ago

I have done the first week since estefan suggested it to me. After week one, I will say this: It has definitely been helpful.

It gets a little too philosophical at times in a "you need to want to change the world sort of way" but the professor really emphasizes that you need to become aware of your own strengths and suggests different ways of utilizing your particular skills to discover and solve problems. He provides concrete examples of how others have done this which I have found useful.

If you lack confidence and creativity I think it might help you out. Of course there are no silver bullets for this sort of thing but I think I have already learned something from it.

If you would be interested in taking the course in sync with me and discussing the various lectures, let me know. I find that to be helpful when MOOCing. My contact info is in my bio, hit me up if that sounds appealing to you.

estefanOP9y ago

They're trying to teach creativity, so you sound like their ideal participant. Give it a go.

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jaredandrews9y ago

estefanOP9y ago

I always just audit the courses. I'm doing them for my benefit, not for a certificate. I might buy the lecturers' book though as a thank you.

Pro tip: Use the mobile app, download the videos and watch them at 2x speed to save time :-)

GeorgeHahn9y ago

Pretty easy to download on a desktop as well: https://github.com/coursera-dl/coursera-dl

phaus9y ago

jaredandrews9y ago

I have done the first week since estefan suggested it to me. After week one, I will say this: It has definitely been helpful.

If you lack confidence and creativity I think it might help you out. Of course there are no silver bullets for this sort of thing but I think I have already learned something from it.

estefanOP9y ago

They're trying to teach creativity, so you sound like their ideal participant. Give it a go.

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