Think New Things, Do New Things

Think New Things, Do New Things

"TNT DNT" is one of my favourite phrases in creativity sessions. TNT stands for 'Think New Things', and DNT stands for 'Do New Things'.

Thinking New Things

When I ask Digital Creators, what is the biggest challenge they face, the most common answer is, "To come up with new blog/content ideas".

Here are some tips on how to boost your creativity and come up with new ideas regularly for creating great content:-

1 Practice mindfulness or any contemplative practice like meditation.

Learn to live in the moment and practice mindfulness. Try a contemplative practice which suits you. You will be surprised to know so many types of contemplation options are available to you. (check out the tree of contemplative practices)

(You can also read my story, “How I regained my lost creativity” for some inspiration)

2 Observation is an under rated skill

Become a keen observer of your environment and human behavior. You will get plenty of ideas for content.

I sometimes feel, "Too many ideas, Too little time".

3 Read and Watch

Austin rightly says, "Your job is to collect ideas. The best way to collect ideas is to read. Read, read, read, read, read. Read the newspaper. Read the weather. Read the signs on the road. Read the faces of strangers. The more you read, the more you can choose to be influenced by."

Watch films in other languages on Netflix.

4 Meet people of new cultures and initiate conversations

Travelling and meeting new people is a great source of creative ideas. I intentionally travel by train at times to talk to new people or co passengers.

5 Find your Creative Mojo

Everyone is creative, but in different ways. Some people are creative with words, some with sounds, some with visuals, and some with integrating all of them.

Have you found your Creative Mojo?

6 Try Permutations and Combinations

I discussed in first episode of this newsletter, (Connecting the Dots) how best creative ideas (or blog topics) come from interdisciplinary areas. So trying new permutations and combinations of related and unrelated concepts is a useful exercise.

Doing New Things

Thinking new things is only the first step. You have to take the second step and put your ideas into action. Here are some tips to get you going:-

1 Put your new ideas into practice. Don't wait for the perfect moment.

2 Experiment regularly and be ready to fail.

Digital creation is all about trial and error, its all about the spirit of experimenting. Fear of failure is one of the biggest enemies of creativity.

3 Try the next step in your journey.

If you have mastered podcasting, then try producing a video. If you have mastered words, then try visual storytelling.

For more ideas to TNT-DNT and getting your creative juices flowing, you can watch my series "Story Talks" on YouTube.

Happy Creativity. Happy TNT DNT.

---------------------------------

To invite me as a speaker or book a coaching session, message me here or WhatsApp me at 95825 60804.

Maj Gen (Dr) Yash Mor

Inspirational Leadership | Motivator | 10x Tedx Speaker | YouTuber

2 年

Excellent...we need to be creative

Sunaina Serna Ahluwalia

Author,Independent Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing and Communications Professional

2 年

Very interesting!

Nixon Puthur

Director at Trainingguru.co.in

2 年

True Amit sir, and to think new things, one must read books across genre's, watch movies from different cultures and lastly think with a new pair of eyes for each problem!!!

要查看或添加评论,请登录

Amit Nagpal, PhD的更多文章

  • Creating Your Signature Story: 7 Points to Remember

    Creating Your Signature Story: 7 Points to Remember

    In the world of credibility and influence, your signature story is one of your most powerful assets. It encapsulates…

    8 条评论
  • Crisis Leadership and Storytelling

    Crisis Leadership and Storytelling

    How Indian C-Suite Leaders Steer the Narrative in Turbulent Times In times of crisis, C-suite leaders are expected to…

    6 条评论
  • Sheroes Amongst Us: Real Women, Real Stories

    Sheroes Amongst Us: Real Women, Real Stories

    “Empowering Stories for Every Woman - An ode to the indomitable human spirit, Sheroes Amongst Us, showcases the power…

    6 条评论
  • 15 Lessons I Learned in 15 Years of Public Speaking

    15 Lessons I Learned in 15 Years of Public Speaking

    Public speaking has been one of the most transformative aspects of my professional journey. Over the past 15 years…

    8 条评论
  • 10 Thought Leaders Who Inspired Me in 30 Years

    10 Thought Leaders Who Inspired Me in 30 Years

    Three Decades in Marketing 1995 -2025 Marketing is: - - Understanding customer pain area (empathy) - Offering…

    22 条评论
  • 12 Personal Branding Trends That will Shape 2025

    12 Personal Branding Trends That will Shape 2025

    The landscape of personal branding and brand storytelling in India is set to evolve significantly in 2025, influenced…

    7 条评论
  • Top 10 Blogs of 2024

    Top 10 Blogs of 2024

    2024 has come to a close. Its time to reflect upon which blogs added the most value and created the most engagement.

    2 条评论
  • Becoming a Master Storyteller

    Becoming a Master Storyteller

    To become a master storyteller, you need to understand:- a) How to use story listening to draw inspiration / get ideas…

    4 条评论
  • What Makes Content Memorable?

    What Makes Content Memorable?

    Crafting memorable content is both an art and a science. Memorable stories and content capture the audience’s…

    12 条评论
  • Building a Narrative

    Building a Narrative

    "Building a narrative" has become a catchphrase in recent years in Indian media. The term is used very often in the…

    3 条评论

社区洞察