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Cultivate Curiosity
What distinguishes rare geniuses like Leonardo from the rest of us is that they seem to be curious about almost everything.
To develop a sense of curiosity try things you would not normally try. New topics in books and magazines. Wonder unknown areas of the city. Explore life in a multifaceted way as curiosity makes life richer.
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Focus Your Undivided Attention
The ability to concentrate and focus to develop deep thinking is a key feature of genius.
Concentration can come naturally or you might need to devise rituals that enable you to concentrate. Deep thinking is fundamental to develop your ideas and you need to seek ways to focus your attentio...
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Relax
The mind creates new ideas when disengaged. Under the shower, napping, taking a walk.
The way to arrive at new ideas and insights isn’t by exhausting yourself with never-ending work. For optimal creativity, times of concentration need to be combined with stretches of deep relaxation and res...
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Embrace Childishness And Look At The World With New Eyes
Picasso himself said, “It takes a lot of time to become young.”
A fresh, young, and somewhat childlike view of the world is often closer to genius than a grown-up perspective.
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Break The Rules
Geniuses recognize the order of the word but they are not afraid to break with the status quo. They see their mission to be coherent with their disruptive vision.
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2. Reward your curiosity
One common roadlblock to devoloping creativity is the sense that curiosity is an indulgence.
Rather than reprimanding yourself, reward yourself when you are curious about something. Give yourself the opportunity to explore new topics.
While rewarding yourself is impo...
Reward Your Curiosity
One common roadblock to developing creativity is the sense that curiosity is an indulgence. Rather than reprimanding yourself, reward yourself when you are curious about something. Give yourself the opportunity to explore new topics.
While rewarding yourself is important, it is also importa...
How to cultivate curiosity
- Ask questions: Randomly ask yourself why? and how?
- Read outside your field of interest.
- Be interested in people. Choose someone you haven't seen in a while, and invite them for coffee. Make it a goal to learn as m...
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