At the age of 78, Anthony D. Fredericks continues to inspire many with his sharp intellect and diverse creative output. He’s one of the most renowned authors/educators/consultants today. Shepherd has spent his life immersed in subjects as diverse as marine biology and the Old Tjikko, a 9,500-year-old Norway spruce discovered in Sweden. He has an insatiable curiosity, a hunger for knowledge and creativity. This quest is a testament that it’s never too late to be smart, funny, talented, or visionary.
An artist, educator, and researcher Fredericks is the author of the popular “Creative Insights” blog in Psychology Today. In this blog, he creatively and eloquently reflects on his creative process and creativity at large. Having written over 175 books, Fredericks has authored books on an incredible variety of subjects. Among his most notable publications are “Two-Minute Habits: Small Habits, Dynamic Creativity” and “In Search of the Old Ones: An Odyssey among Ancient Trees.” Both books serve as testaments to Creative’s bottom line message that small, consistent habits can generate massive creative work.
Curiosity and a love for learning Fredericks’ biggest theme was being curious and the idea of lifelong learning. To keep his mind as sharp as his knives, Smith is committed to exploring a wide range of subjects. His eclectic reading list includes books on marketing strategies, paleontology, growing tomatoes, British narrowboats, island ecology, long-distance running, and redwood trees. It is this wide range of interests that makes his writing so informative and entertaining. This scope allows him to relate to readers from all walks of life.
For more than 30 years, Fredericks has been a professor emeritus of education at York College of Pennsylvania. Academia has provided him with a perspective that helps him better understand where the education system is at today. He has worked with more than 100 schools across North America as a consultant, helping educators implement innovative teaching strategies.
In Fredericks’ hands, creativity and education are profound, restorative, healing pursuits that must invite all in expansive ways. He often poses the question, “What if…?” It’s a question that causes people to imagine beyond traditional limits, creating a space where innovation and new ideas can thrive.
“Creative Insights” – Psychology Today blog by Anthony D. Fredericks
His impact on the arts and education community has been deeply felt. To many, he is the most outspoken champion of infusing creativity into all sectors — government, business, military, and education. Fredericks’s talent for breaking down esoteric topics into understandable, human-centered stories has made him an in-demand writer and speaker.
Aside from his literary ventures, Fredericks tends to his LinkedIn presence for business professionals, growing his impact and presence even more. Through social media, he engages with a broader audience, sharing insights and fostering discussions about creativity and education.
As Fredericks looks back at the body of work his life has produced, there is one conviction he refuses to let go. Creativity and the desire to learn should be encouraged at any age. His long lasting legacy leaves a mark on people of all ages.