What is creativity and how to get there?
Robert E. Franken defines creativity as “the tendency to generate or recognize ideas, alternatives, or possibilities that may be useful in solving problems, communicating with others, and entertaining ourselves and others”.
I believe creativity is the art of thinking outside of the box and coming up with innovative or different approaches to a given task.
As an art, creativity is what stands you out; it is what makes you unique. Being unique is the best pursue ever.
I mostly find my inner creativity under the shower.
This could be different for you, right? Sure!
I have listed below the best time when creativity kicks in.
Going against the flow.
Another best practice I discover is going against the flow. I personally love this one. Experts have set rules in Finance, Marketing, HR, IT and so forth. I call these the trends. There is a huge benefit behind what I call the “going against the flow” tip.
Do you want to make it in the creativity world? Go against the flow.
Dissatisfaction.
I discovered that a lot of people get creative after a massive dissatisfaction. This is probably because they want to get their best revenge.
What a good revenge than coming back with an incredible idea after a disappointment?
Being broke.
Strange enough, being broke has the power to ignite our creativity. Having money enough kills creativity because creativity is the bridge to a desired solution.
Do you want to be more creative? Find the best practice to being broke even when rich.
Non-productive time.
We always have that friend, co-worker or boss with an incredible work ethic. They are so organized and do things in a really common way that they leave no room for any changes. They plan their time so well that they need no creativity. Everything is perfectly set and done!
Creativity is likely to knock at your door when lazing around, boring or even watching the ceiling.
Creativity is the key to all achievements and everybody is creative at a certain level. However, we decide whether we want to be more creative or not, whether we want to get the best of our creativity or not.
How to be creative?
There are hundreds of ways to creativity, billions maybe. I have listed below 5 steps to unleash your creativity.
Tip#1 Visualize
This is such a powerful technique applied for years by the highest achievers. Build a clear picture of what you need and desire. The HOW will then follow.
Tip#2: Do what you are under-skilled to
Get out of your comfort-zone. There is much to get out there. You could find a new talent.
Tip#3: Decide fast but change slowly
Be a risk taker and allow randomness. If any difficulty, change gradually.
Tip#4: Make new connections and beat your fears
Meet different people and go for new experiences. This is a trigger and there is much to gain.
Tip#5: Stay hungry
Success is meant to be a journey and not an end. Be willing to get more out of life. Whatever happens, go for the next challenge. Never quit.