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Creativity is rarely about inventing something from scratch; it is usually about connecting two existing things that haven't been connected before.

In a hyper-productive culture, this is revolutionary. Judkins highlights the "incubation period." Archimedes discovered displacement in a bathtub. Newton sat under a tree. Rod Judkins The Art Of Creative Thinking.pdf

Judkins proposes various exercises to disrupt these patterns. He suggests simple shifts in routine—taking a different route to work, reading a magazine one would never usually buy, or trying to use an object for a purpose other than its intended design. These exercises may seem trivial, but they serve a profound purpose: they train the brain to look sideways rather than straight ahead. This "lateral thinking" approach allows individuals to draw connections between seemingly unrelated fields, a trait common among history’s greatest innovators. Creativity is rarely about inventing something from scratch;

In many areas of life, we're conditioned to avoid failure, to play it safe, and to stick with what we know. However, Judkins argues that this approach stifles creativity and limits our potential. Instead, he encourages us to embrace failure as a stepping stone to success. Newton sat under a tree

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Another common myth is that creativity is solely the domain of artists and designers. While these individuals may be more overtly creative, Judkins emphasizes that creativity is essential in all areas of life, from business and science to technology and education.