Seun Dare's Key Ideas from The Art of Creative Thinking
by Rod Judkins

If you want to be inspired to create, you can observe nature and get ideas. Many devices were inspired by nature.

Velcro (Inspired by Burrs):Swiss engineer George de Mestral invented Velcro after observing how burrs stuck to his dog's fur. The hook-and-loop fastener mimics the way burrs attach to surfaces.

Solar Panels Inspired by Photosynthesis:Researchers have explored ways to improve solar panels by mimicking the process of photosynthesis in plants, capturing and converting sunlight into energy more efficiently.

"concepts were launched before they had been perfected and then improved as they went along."

Don't be afraid to launch you ideas before perfection. The beauty lies in the process, where imperfect launches become the stepping stones to perfected outcomes. An example given in the book is Starbucks. "Starbucks embraced imperfection. They introduced new concepts quickly. Whether an iced caramel macchiato or a new store design, concepts were launched before they had been perfected and then improved as they went along"

"A great idea is electrifying and exhilarating. It has energy but no matter how strong the idea, if you sit on it it get cold."

"The minute we lose momentum, we lose the thread. Our inner critic awakens"

"When it comes to execution, the key is to get moving - and keep moving.