Seven Unconventional Knowledge About?Creative Life?That You Can't Learn From Books

In 2001, Ethan O’Toole and Kelly Kennedy released an influential book called Thinking, Fast and Slow. In it, they identified the common cognitive biases that can help or hinder us, especially when trying to solve creative problems.

In that book, O’Toole and Kennedy introduced the idea of high-level creative thinking, when a person is not overwhelmed with the details and problems. In that kind of “creative flow,” ideas come to the mind, and then problems to solve, which make a lasting impression and are beneficial for the people’s well-being.

While this type of thinking is not easy to achieve, the very best creative people do it. They are not talking, but are “going there.” The result of their work is the biggest “wow” factor, which creates buzz around the production, and helps the company’s products sell out.

But the good news is, you can learn to get there too, even without such talent and experience. Just follow these steps to get there.

1. Remove your ego-cover.

We all have self-confidence issues, and we’re all “expressive.” We don’t feel secure, especially when we have creative thoughts and ideas that we can’t solve on our own. “I’m the best; my opinion matters most.” The first step to getting rid of your ego is to realize that there is no such thing as true perfection in your mind.

You’re probably not “The Beast” at anything, so you can stop trying to be. You’re the sum of what you know, and you can only do what you know you can do.

2. Question your assumptions.

Everyone has the same brain, and everyone has biases that we cannot see. So why do we always assume that we’re better than other people? Questioning your assumptions has made many famous creative breakthroughs possible, from the invention of the lightbulb to the app.

We all make assumptions. For example, we might assume that a cup of coffee costs $5, when in fact, it is probably more like $4 since $1.50 could buy a whole cup of coffee. But I doubt you’d have any problem at all spending $4 on a cup of coffee. So stop getting coffee on the way to work, and just take the bus. You’ll save $4, and you might even learn something while you’re at it.

3. Commit to not doing anything else.

Sometimes, we need to give ourselves permission to do nothing. To stop working on the same idea, to stop brainstorming, to stop brainstorming ideas and solutions. To stop repeating the same old mistakes.

You won’t come up with anything new if you’re always researching and doing research. To get away from your work, go on a hike or a hike and then come back and write your ideas down. It is now time to get rid of your worry, anxiety, and tension, and find a groove.

4. Consume the buzz.

Become an information junkie. If you have a limited time to write, read. Or if you have time, consume as much information as you can.

Just like exercising in order to lose weight, consuming knowledge in order to create knowledge is the best way to get rid of procrastination. As Robert Frost said, “You can never get something for nothing.”

5. Here are a few things you can consume.

Your coworkers’ ideas and solutions. I read an article yesterday about a 30-year-old guy who works on building aeroplanes for a living. He never went to school for engineering, but rather, he just watched YouTube videos and did what he was told to do.

I read an article yesterday about a 30-year-old guy who works on building aeroplanes for a living. He never went to school for engineering, but rather, he just watched YouTube videos and did what he was told to do. Reddit. Everyone’s talking about Reddit, the front page of the internet, which is filled with people sharing every little tidbit of information.

Everyone’s talking about Reddit, the front page of the internet, which is filled with people sharing every little tidbit of information. The Wall Street Journal. Most people don’t have time to read all of the newspapers, but you can still read the small articles about specific industries, industries you’re interested in.

Most people don’t have time to read all of the newspapers, but you can still read the small articles about specific industries, industries you’re interested in. The World Wide Web. With it, you can watch videos, read articles, and get information whenever you want.

If you take an interest in any of these things, it will also make it a lot easier for you to say “no” to others who ask you for help. Instead, you’ll become a valuable resource for them.

6. Trust yourself.

Confidence comes from knowing that you know what you know and having the guts to say so. The ego makes you feel like you’re out of your mind if you admit you don’t know something.

So stop lying to yourself and stop trying to fit yourself into a box. If you don’t know something, that’s okay. The fact is, you can’t know everything, and it’s time to stop trying to pretend you do. The only person you’ll lose is yourself.

7. Observe.

To stop procrastinating, you have to be aware of the people around you. The very people you’re afraid to disappoint, annoy, or offend.

So take note of what you do during your workday. What times of the day are you most productive? What times of the day are you least productive?

How do the people around you affect your ability to get stuff done? Make notes, look into articles, or just observe how people move, how they react to situations, and how they behave in general.

Get a good mental map of what’s going on around you and then find ways to improve yourself and your environment.

Avoid people.

Forget about your friends, your family, and your coworkers. They’re only going to make you feel anxious and helpless because you’re letting them.

Focus on your self. On your writing, on the actions, you’re taking to improve your life and on the activities, you’re doing to live a more fulfilling life. You don’t need anyone else to make you feel like you can achieve anything.