Use procrastination to generate innovative ideas
from Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World by Adam M. Grant
How to Apply This
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Take a break in the middle of a technical task to do something fun and creative
If you’re struggling to generate creative solutions to a technical problem, leave the task incomplete and take a break. Play an instrument, dance to some music or watch a hilarious comedy before resuming your task. -
Take your time to develop your idea before rushing to market
As you work on launching a new product or service, take time to study what other innovators in the field are doing. Examine where they’ve gone right and what they’re doing wrong before entering the market.
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