Unfortunately, most of us learned to “act our age” as we grew up. This meant abandoning some of the most natural and powerful high-energy stimulants available to us. Learn to let the child within you live. Fifteen childhood characteristics that encourage creativity and innovation and that frequently get lost in adults: 1. Seek out things that are fun to do 2. Jump from one interest to another 3. Curious, eager to try new things 4. Smile and laugh a lot 5. Experience and express emotions freely 6. Creative and innovative 7. Physically active 8. Constantly growing mentally and physically 9. Risk often – are not afraid to keep trying something that they aren’t initially good at and aren’t afraid to fail 10. Rest when their body tells them to 11. Learn enthusiastically 12. Dream and imagine 13. Believe in the impossible 14. Generally don’t worry about things 15. Passionate