The way you improve imagination is by influencing the direction/topic or by removing constraints. Imagination, itself, doesn’t need to be improved. You already have plenty of it. People that think they aren’t very imaginative tend to view imagination very narrowly. Imagination is a combination of combining mental imagery, emotions, and storytelling. Generally, we view imagination
There are 2 aspects of imagination: there’s a cognitive aspect (“what” you are thinking) and an emotional aspect (“how” you’re thinking those thoughts). What you think and how you feel are intimately linked. Here’s how imagination can lead to creativity, happiness, or depression … Imagination Imagination is your brain’s ability to pull images, ideas,
Jared Volle breaks down the creative process
“Build a better mousetrap, and the world will beat a path to your door.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson For over a century this saying has been inspiring entrepreneurs… but does building a better mousetrap actually work? Does the entrepreneur with the highest quality product win? Does the artist with the most skills and knowledge rise above
Why Do Questions Enhance Creativity? Why are questions so important to the creative process?
Self-reflection is a critical part of the creative process. It keeps ideas grounded in reality and keeps you focused on what’s truly important. Those that don’t take the time to self-reflect often find themselves overly focused on day-to-day details or perfectionism. When a creator self-reflects, they are mindful of how they are using their mental energy.
At first glance rationality and creativity seem to be opposed to one another. If a business owner that customers want “X,Y, and Z” then it’d be “rational” to give it to them. Yet you don’t have to look far to see examples of “irrational” entrepreneurs and artists that are loved around the world.