The Secret to Never Running Out of Ideas
Joshua Brecht??
Storm Chaser, Scaling ECF to $100M+ with Media. Executive Producer of 'Storm Chasin' (Coming Soon) ???? On a mission to meet Tom Cruise
"I have nothing original to say."
This is the #1 excuse I hear from creators who are stuck. Nothing is truly original. Even Apple's iPhone - arguably one of the most revolutionary products ever - was just a clever combination of existing things (a phone + iPod + internet device).
This is the power of combinational creativity, and it's about to change how you create forever.
The Million-Dollar Creative Framework
Here's what most creators get wrong: They try to create something completely new from scratch. But the world's top creators? They understand that innovation comes from connection, not invention.
Think about it:
? Airbnb = Hotels + People's Homes
? Netflix = Movie Rentals + Internet Streaming
? Uber = Taxis + Smartphones
The magic isn't in creating something new - it's in connecting existing dots in new ways.
How to Use This in Your Content Creation:
1. The Knowledge Collector Method:
? Read widely (especially outside your field)
? Save interesting ideas in a "creativity vault"
? Look for patterns across different domains
2. The Connection Game:
? Take two unrelated concepts from your vault
? Find unexpected similarities
? Use these connections to create fresh perspectives
3. The Remix Strategy:
? Take a successful format
? Add your unique experience
? Deliver it through your lens
The 3-Step Implementation Plan
Step 1: Build Your Idea Bank
? Spend 15 minutes daily reading outside your field
? Create a simple note-taking system
? Tag ideas for easy reference
Step 2: Practice Daily Combinations
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? Pick two random topics
? Find three ways they connect
? Write one post combining them
Step 3: Share Your Experiments
? Post your combinations
? Note which connections resonate
? Double down on what works
The Hard Truth About Creativity
The creators you admire aren't more talented - they're better collectors. They've mastered the art of taking existing ideas and combining them in fresh ways.
Remember: Originality isn't about creating something from nothing. It's about curating, connecting, and combining in ways nobody else has thought to do.
Your Action Items for This Week: ?
1. Create your idea collection system
2. Follow 3 people outside your field
3. Write one post combining ideas from different domains
4. Share your process and tag me
Final Thought
"Creativity is just connecting things." - Steve Jobs
The next time you feel stuck, remember:
You don't need to be original. You just need to be a better connector.
Want to level up your creative game? Hit reply and tell me: What two unlikely topics would you combine to create something new?
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3 周This perspective is so refreshing! It’s true that creativity often involves remixing existing ideas rather than inventing something entirely new. The framework behind "original" ideas is all about connections and combinations. Joshua Brecht??
Storm Chaser, Scaling ECF to $100M+ with Media. Executive Producer of 'Storm Chasin' (Coming Soon) ???? On a mission to meet Tom Cruise
3 周Quote from newsletter ?? "Originality isn't about creating something from nothing. It's about curating, connecting, and combining in ways nobody else has thought to do."
Storm Chaser, Scaling ECF to $100M+ with Media. Executive Producer of 'Storm Chasin' (Coming Soon) ???? On a mission to meet Tom Cruise
3 周? Ever said "I have nothing original to say."?