Daniel MacDougall
"Creativity is seeing what others see and thinking what no one else ever thought." - Albert Einstein
Enhancing one's creative power is a beneficial asset to us all. Finding things in life and making them better or showing this in a way no one has thought of before makes this world a brighter place. Here are a few tips to enhance your creative potential.
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Be curious and observe the world around you. Most discoveries did not occur by accident but were the product of the observer's curiosity within their world. Continuously ask questions within and without. Why is something the way it is and not otherwise? Numerous renowned inventors are famous for their habits of constantly questioning why things are the way they are. Don't hold yourself back. Ask yourself questions and seek to find the answers.
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Embrace failure as a great learning opportunity. If you aspire to be creative, don't be afraid to put in the work. Move your mind and thoughts away from screens and daydreaming into a realm of creative power. Thinking, contemplating a problem, or letting your mind wander into design. You must immerse yourself in activities you want to improve and don't be hindered by failure. For instance, Thomas Edison designed approximately ten thousand light bulbs before perfecting his design. Creative individuals allocate their time and mental energy to their craft. An effective way to stimulate a creative flow process is to write about your projects, or if you enjoy writing start with a short diary, and jot down your thoughts and feelings. Over time, go back to what you've written and see the changes.
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Don't hide your wild side. Instead of concealing your unique unconventional ideas, let them pour out. Creative thinking involves perceiving what eludes others. Stop clinging to old beliefs and assumptions you've cultivated in your life. Life changes all the time and change along with it. Your assumptions could be what's hindering your creative process. Various studies have compared different groups and their creative processes, often finding that children excel. Why? Children lack all those preconceived perceptions adults develop. They approach problems with a fresh open mind and challenge conventional thinking. Consider approaching problems and ideas with an unlocked mind. Experiment with combining ideas that logically don't connect and see what develops. You may surprise yourself.
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At times the creative process is beyond your control. Life's randomness is constantly at play. Your inner genius lies in observing and uncovering connections. See the links between objects and never stop asking yourself how to combine things. A great example is the smartphone. Years ago, a cell phone and a computer were two unrelated things. It only took one question and a creative mind to bring the two together.
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