One of creativity’s greatest enemies is the automatic reflexes that prevent us from thinking “outside of the box”. Naturally, overcoming these deeply rooted and unconscious habits takes time and effort. But in the long run, rewiring your brain will increase its neuroplasticity and give your creative thinking powers a boost.
Lesson 2
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Creative thinking involves questioning the status quo on a continual basis. Inspired by the principles of the Bauhaus school and applying the “5 whys” technique used by many startups, Botaya tells you how to avoid common conceptual traps so you can skirt the obvious and go straight into the creative zone.
Lesson 3 • 6mnCreativity is a bit like building a fire. To make it bigger and keep it going, you must continuously stoke it. And curiosity is your fuel. By opening your mind to the world around you, you’ll get into a routine of inspiration that moves you into the creative process. Just make sure you aren’t fixating on results.
Lesson 4 • 5mnStaying creative is all about flexibility. When your frame of mind is rigid, closed and focused on control, you’ll never be open to discovering new horizons. That’s why you must push yourself to accept uncertainty, let things go and be ready to face those who think differently from you.
Lesson 5 • 5mn