When
solving problems after you have exhausted the normal means
of
coming up with the solution, think in terms of unorthodox
methods. Vary your thinking and try to solve the
problems by
creating
something completely new and irrelevant.
Come into the
problem
through the "back door".
Research
and curiosity go hand in hand in solving the toughest
problems. Quite often the answer is so simple, it is
not
obvious
to us. Use an organized plan to work
with and record
the
results logically so you will have a format to follow and a
basis
for review as you proceed to create something new or solve
an
"unsolvable" problem.
Creating
new programs or products by association is another
method
of thinking. You first think of an
object which is
similar
or adjacent to the subject item, then continue the
"chain"
of associated thoughts until new and useful programs or
products
emerge as ideas. Relate these ideas to
the subject
item
by trial and error or by analysis of all the variables
involved.
Plain
old fashioned "daydreaming" is another method of creative
thinking. Make up a fantastic story in your mind and
try to
visualize
(dream) your way to a successful conclusion based on
what
results you are trying to achieve.
Consider
all the alternatives to what you're trying to come up
with. Gather together and analyze all the data you
can find
about
the subject. If you get into a rut,
leave it lie. Go to
some
other aspect of the puzzle. come back to
it later. Quite
often
as you progress it will suddenly appear, bright and clear.
When it does, write it all down so you won't
lose it as your
mind
drifts to the next step.
Complete
one step at a time. By breaking it down
to size you
can
solve it in segments. Don't try to
override your mistakes.
Recognize
them and bury them so they will help, not hinder, your
progress
toward your creative goal.
Don't
further confuse the issue by doing so much study and
research
that there are too many roads to take.
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