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Ever wondered where ideas come from?
I’ve pondered on this for years and am yet to find a convincing answer; primarily because there are no right or wrong answers, just observations when it comes to ideas. So, here’s my assertion: The best ideas don’t have a source(s), per se. They can come from reading books, blog posts, articles, opinion pieces, podcasts,…
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Nothing’s so practical as a good theory
I don’t know about you, but I used to be that guy who talked a lot of theory. You know the kind of ideas that makes most people uncomfortable or shake their heads because they’re convinced that theories don’t work. So, yeah, I’m a “type.” And folks like me have a hard time trying to…
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Boredom is good for you, if you let it
Found this fascinating video by psychologist Dr. Sandi Mann, who explains why boredom can be a powerful emotion. Dr. Mann’s book, The Upside of Downtime: Why Boredom Is Good, explores how embracing boredom can be good for you. She shares some of the key findings in this great article on Time.com… Boredom sparks creativityAt its…
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Ever wonder where ideas come from?
Alright, this may disappoint you — I don’t know where ideas come from. Neither do you. Or the person next to you. Or your boss. Or even that guy everyone calls “creative” does. No, they are not a special snowflake. And if someone believes in a thing called an “original idea” is basically disillusioned. Trust…