Randomization Can Be Your Friend

Published: Aug. 21, 2020, midnight

Generating ideas out of thin air is difficult, so it always helps to have methods to organize the fog that is your brain. Make friends with randomization. This can take the form of playing shiritori, using the alphabet, forcing relationships between random objects, random input, creating and using Harvey cards, and giving clustering (similar to mind maps) a shot. Visit our sponsor Let's Get Checked at https://TryLGC.com/NMG and get 20% off your order! Rapid Idea Generation: Practical Everyday Creativity for Idea Generation, New Perspectives, and Innovative Thinking By Peter Hollins 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 #Analogize #GraceKelly #India #Mythologize #Parody #Shiritori #Randomization #HarveyCards #SigmundFreud #Substitute #Superimpose #Sympathize #Wikipedia #Animate #Symbolize #RussellNewton #NewtonMG #PeterHollins