Pick a Bad Idea - Deepstash
Pick a Bad Idea

Pick a Bad Idea

Sometimes, it is easier to work backwards than forwards. So, start with picking an idea that you think is bad and then work on how you would improve it.

You will start thinking of possible ways to improve your original idea, and this will lead to improved creativity. 

51

337 reads

CURATED FROM

IDEAS CURATED BY

tavianjp

Visionary and Writer at Tavian’s Blog. Writing to inspire creators, and encourage others to be their best selves.

The idea is part of this collection:

Conversation Starters

Learn more about personaldevelopment with this collection

How to ask open-ended questions

How to avoid awkward silences

How to show interest in others

Related collections

Similar ideas to Pick a Bad Idea

Ken Robinson

"Divergent thinking isn't the same as creativity. I define creativity as the process of having original ideas that have value. Divergent thinking isn't a synonym but is an essential capacity for creativity. It is the ability to see lots of possible answers to a question, lots of possible ways...

KEN ROBINSON

To come up with a good idea, star with the worst idea possible

To come up with a good idea, star with the worst idea possible

Wrong thinking is when you intentionally think of the worst idea possible — the exact opposite of the accepted or logical solution— and work back from those to find new ways of solving old problems.

Step 4: The A-HA Moment

Eventually, an idea will seem to pop out of thin air. Without you even thinking about it everything will come together. 

At this stage, you will have a bright idea that you think will work. 

Read & Learn

20x Faster

without
deepstash

with
deepstash

with

deepstash

Personalized microlearning

100+ Learning Journeys

Access to 200,000+ ideas

Access to the mobile app

Unlimited idea saving

Unlimited history

Unlimited listening to ideas

Downloading & offline access

Supercharge your mind with one idea per day

Enter your email and spend 1 minute every day to learn something new.

Email

I agree to receive email updates