FOUR STEPS TO CREATIVE THINKING

1. DIMENSIONAL PERSPECTIVE
To truly understand something, you need to look at it from at least three perspectives, to be able to draw up a three dimensional logical conclusion. Leonardo da Vinci, one of the greatest artist of our time share this believe. Da Vinci did alright for himself, so maybe his advice is solid. The ability to look at something that everyone else is looking at and see it differently is the hallmark of creative thinking, and practice makes perfect. Train yourself to dispense with the commodity of opinion and examine things from multiple perspectives. You’ll be amazed at what you find when you play it out your own way.

2. LISTEN
Are you a talker or a listener? If you are the former ( a talker) Then, you really have to try to work on it, because you learn so much when you shut up and listen. Every person you meet has a perspective that differs from yours, and you can learn amazing things from simply listening. Just like you can be a very good conversant by only listening. Ideas drawn by listening to all sorts of different people can be put together and use to spark something phenomenal, create a content renaissance by interacting with as many different people as possible. Don’t hang out with people who reflect your existing beliefs, hang out with people who challenge you.

3. TRAVEL
The more we see of the world and different cultures, the more our minds open up and see limitless connections and possibilities. You can only impart positive virtues only when you learn other peoples way of life. One of the worst things we do to ourselves in terms of creativity is to stay within the realm of the familiar. So make it a point to get out, do new things, and travel to new places

4. FREE YOUR MIND
Many people think that creativity is something to schedule, like a staff meeting or a luncheon. While setting aside time for “brainstorming” and “thinking outside the box” can be helpful, you’re still perpetuating an illusion. The truth is, there is no box, and you have the ability to be creative at any moment. Allow yourself to recognize your own delusions and social constructs, and start questioning your assumptions at every opportunity. Better yet, reverse your assumptions and see where you end up