the Creating Mind

The third mind that Howard Gardner talks about is the Creating Mind. This is the mind that breaks new ground, ponders new solutions, and asks good questions and new questions. It is similar to the Disciplined Mind as it involves mastering one or more disciplines "every 10 years...but begin{s} the mastery when {you're} young." However, mastering a discipline becomes "the box {you} think outside of." As a result, people who have this kind of mind possess the ultimate judgment of 'the field.' This type of mind is also willing to take risks and doesn't mind failing; s/he asks what can be learned from something not working. Gardner maintains that "the secrets of creativity are open to everybody."