If Life Gives You a Squash, Squash It! (FULL DIGITAL BOOK)

It was a mundane day, very similar to every other day.  I felt like I was in a rut.  I needed a change in my life.  I looked around me.  I searched for a bit of inspiration.  There it was in the refrigerator: A yellow squash. How boring I thought.  I wish I had some raspberries or mangos.

A squash. Isn’t it the most boring vegetable ever in the world? Its taste is bland. Its color is a mundane yellow. Its texture is uninspiring. Yet, I took it with me to the class to spice up my teaching.  It was a random decision, and I was not sure how this would work out.  I asked students why they think I brought this squash to the class. They used their imagination to come up with some ideas and theories.  I told students I had a secret with this yellow squash, and they wrote a story about this secret. I then asked teams how they can increase the value of the squash.  Each team created at least 10 ideas to increase the value of the squash.  Some sample ideas they came up with:

You can have a celebrity sign it.

You can cook it and turn it into a delicious recipe.

You can combine it with other ingredients and make a creative squash dessert.

You can screen write a sit-com episode — incorporating a yellow squash into the plot.

You can create a social media account of the yellow squash and turn it into an influencer.

You can create a superhero character and comic book called “Super Squash”.

You can create a clothing line inspired by the squash (its colors, textures, or shapes).

You can create an essential oil or perfume inspired by a fresh squash.

You can create an art installation or exhibition featuring squashes.

You can cook a squash-based charity dinner and raise funds for a cause you care about.

You can create a magic show featuring a squash (lose or ship it somewhere else, directing viewers’ attention elsewhere).

You can squash the squash and use it for a health drink or tea.

You can do research about the varieties of squash plants and write a blog about them.

You can organize a Halloween party full of squash costumes and characters.

You can use the squash as the inspiration for a luxurious home (using squash patterns to decorate the interiors).

You can invent a squash dance (using it as a prop).

This is just the beginning.  Are you curious about what you can do with a squash?  Read this book. 

The book is the perfect gift for students and employees - or anyone interested in unleashing their creativity. It is your perfect travel companion – bring along your pencil or laptop, but also your mind and heart.

-       Unleash your creative skills

-       Bring out your playful side through fun and joy

-       Amplify your superpowers of brainstorming and idea generation

-       Increase your creative confidence by exploring fresh ideas

-       Experiment with a diverse set of reflective and creative exercises to increase your productivity and happiness

-       Imagine playful and fresh possibilities that will enlighten and inspire you

-       Engage in a journey of self-exploration and discovery