Intentional Restraint

Published: Sept. 11, 2020, 5:15 a.m.

Creating intentional constraints can force creativity because they require innovation to make something work. It necessitates deviation from the norm, and forces you to rearrange, rethink, repurpose, and reimagine things so basic as definitions and boundaries. There are numerous examples provided, such as dealing with copyright violations, but it can be as simple as asking “What if we had to do things in this certain way?” You’d find a way that is counterintuitive and exploratory by necessity. Get the audiobook on Audible at https://bit.ly/rapid-idea Show notes and/or episode transcripts are available at https://bit.ly/self-growth-home Peter Hollins is a bestselling author, human psychology researcher, and a dedicated student of the human condition. Visit https://www.PeteHollins.com to pick up your FREE human nature cheat sheet: 7 surprising psychology studies that will change the way you think. For narration information visit Russell Newton at https://bit.ly/VoW-home For production information visit Newton Media Group LLC at https://bit.ly/newtonmg #AustinKleon #ColumbiaUniversity #DjangoReinhardt #LindaWilliamson #IntentionalConstraints #MengZhu #PatriciaStokes #PhilHansen #RaviMehta #RussellNewton #NewtonMG #PeterHollins # #StephenColbert