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Creativity Defined
A "new" idea is often a combination of old
elements. Being able to devise new combinations depend on your ability to
discern relationships between seemingly disparate items.
"Creativity is the juxtaposition of ideas which
were previously thought to be unrelated.' It is your ability to combine
ideas in a unique way or to make useful associations among ideas.
"There is virtually no problem you cannot
solve, no goal you cannot achieve, no obstacle you cannot overcome if you
know
how to apply the creative powers of your mind
, like a laser beam, to
cut through every difficulty in your life and your work," says
Brian Tracy.
An Important Pre-Condition
Although creative people come from varied
backgrounds, they all seem to have one thing in common – they love what they
are doing.
Practice Every Day
How often should you practice if you wish to
win the World Tennis Cup: once a month? once a week? every day?
How often should you exercise your
right brain's creative muscles if you wish to master your creative
skills: once a month? once a week? every day?
Take a Different View
Be different
and make a difference!
It was by taking a
different
view of a traditional business that
major innovations
were achieved. To find a
better creative solution
to the current practice, force yourself to
reframe the problem, to
break down its components and assemble them in a different way.
Ask
Searching Questions
Creativity requires an inquisitive mind. Unless
you ask lots of
"Why?" and "What If"? questions, you won't generate creative insights.
"To avoid this most common of creative errors, be sure to peek under all
carpets, including your own.
Don't take anything for granted. Especially
secrets. Try looking at the world through more inquisitive eyes; try
getting ideas in motion; try asking the all-important: "Why?"
See what happens!"7...
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