The trick to having good ideas is not to sit around in glorious isolation and try to think big thoughts. The trick is to get more parts on the table.
STEVEN JOHNSON
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This idea is similar to mind gardening. It's about articulating your thoughts and developing them as you expose yourself to new ideas. I use Evernote for developing them and Deepstash for a constant supply of ideas
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