There’s a great line in Alice in Wonderland when the Queen says, “ Sometimes, I think of 6 impossible things before breakfast.” I think you’ll agree that this has to be creativity at its best! As a small business owner, this is an ideal you need to strive for but how on earth can you open up your mind to get to the point where ideas just spill out?
Entrepreneurs are expected to be creative and inventive, otherwise, how could they run their own business? If you have a sneaky feeling that creativity is not one of your strong points what can you do to stimulate your brain and get it kick started?
Be Unlimited
Too many people are limited thinkers. They have their world placed squarely in a box and nothing can exist outside of that. As a small business owner, you cannot afford to be a limited thinker. You have to be an unlimited thinker. Get into the habit of seeing no boundaries; decide that there are no taboos. Have the belief that with a bit of focus you can find a creative solution to all of your problems. This is the foundation for a creative thought process.
Be Future-Focused
Creative ideas invariably come when you look into the future. The feeling of propelling yourself forward and seeing the problem solved is a great motivator. Train yourself to be future-focused, always looking ahead, not a traditional thinker who tries to find answers in today’s world.
Be a Writer
Once you open your mind to the joys of creativity the ideas will quickly start flowing, as if someone has opened the flood gates! Just like floodwater, unless you catch it the ideas are lost forever. Capture all your ideas by carrying a small pocket notebook with you. As soon as an idea pops into your mind, write it down. It doesn’t matter how outlandish it is, you can look at it in the cold light of day later on.
The fact you are responding to the ideas by noting them will further encourage you to be even more creative good deeds encourage more good deeds!
Be Clutter-Free
If you are naturally an untidy person, then get out of the habit! A cluttered office will lead to a cluttered mind. You cannot expect your brain to work efficiently when all it’s doing is constantly reminding you how untidy your office is. To be creative, remove all the clutter from your life and free your mind.
Be Action-Oriented
All of these points are great, but if you don’t take any action with your ideas, then you may as well not have bothered. An idea is nothing but a thought unless you take a specific action to help bring it to life. Periodically review your notebook and see if there are any hidden gems or ideas that you can take action on. A lot of your ideas may not suit you at all but in there somewhere is probably an idea, which if acted upon, could change you or your business. Commit fully to moving forward on as many of your ideas as you can.
Don’t be afraid to break down the boundary walls. As John Stuart Mill said, “That which seems the height of absurdity in one generation often becomes the height of wisdom in the next.”
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