What can we learn from surfers? A lot! Surfers can't rush the perfect wave any more than we can rush a good idea.

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What do The Creativity Algorithm and Dr. Anthony Frederick's book about creativity, "Two-Minute Habits: Small Habits, Dynamic Creativity: An Easy and Enjoyable Way to Ignite Your Imagination and Fire Up Your Creativity" have in common? A Lot!

Listen to this episode that features author, speaker, and creativity expert Tony Fredericks.

You can find his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Two-Minute-Habits-Creativity-Enjoyable-Imagination/dp/B0D4K9XXR7

Is there a phrase that cannot be added onto the end of the phrase, "What if..." How often do you think of the 2 magic words, "What if?"

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References

Clear, J. (2018). Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones. Penguin Publishing Group.

Houser, D. (2020). The Power of What If: Discover the Life-altering Power of Asking Yourself the Simple Question: "What If?" Independently Published.

When do you do your best thinking? You might not have to push a heavy lawn mower, but being bored is a good way to invite a money-making idea.

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References

Davis, S. (2023, March 9). New Year's Resolutions Statistics (2023) – Forbes Health. Forbes. Retrieved August 19, 2023, from https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/new-years-resolutions-statistics/

Østby, H. (2023). The Key to Creativity: The Science Behind Ideas and How Daydreaming Can Change the World (M. Bagguley, Trans.). Greystone Books Limited.

There can't be improvement without routine practice. This includes learning how to have good ideas more often. Ironically, being firm in your creative routines can allow you to be mentally flexible.

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References

Cameron, J. (2016). The Artist's Way: 30th Anniversary Edition. Penguin Publishing Group.

Clear, J. (2015). Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones. Penguin Random House.

A willful yet playful dog will sometimes bring you a slobbery stick when you least want it. That is similar to how your unconscious can sometimes bring you an unpleasant thought. Listen to this episode to find out how to use that to have good ideas more often.

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If your mind is always changing, can you have the same thought more than once?

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References

Benjamin, L. T. (2014). A Brief History of Modern Psychology. Wiley.

There are tons of motivational videos. You know the ones, with inspirational music with clips of fit athletes sweating through adversity to attain their goals. Why aren't there any motivational videos for thinking or mental work?

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References

Beaty, R. E., & Kenett, Y. N. (2023, March). Associative Thinking At The Core of Creativity. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 10(10).

Clear, J. (2018). Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones. Penguin Publishing Group.