Comments on: How to Be More Creative and Unlock Your Best Ideas

By: Tony

Tony — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 15:32:57 +0000

Your best post to date Derek. Seriously, it really impacted me a lot. So much so that I wrote an entire blog about it – and I do reference some of your material (I can send a link if you are interested…). My niche centers around helping guitar players be better at what they do. But this whole “creative block” thing is something I hear about a lot – and not just from guitarists from many other fellow musicians, recording engineers, producers, writers, etc.

The Creative Constraint you talk about is something that I guess I always knew about (and would even teach), but never articulated in the way that you did. This really put it all together for me.

I’m hoping my post will help the artists that I reach out to. But I owe thanks to your post. Great stuff!

Thank you!

By: Beth Worthy

Beth Worthy — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 09:35:04 +0000

I agree with everything that’s been said…”constrains” do act as a powerful trigger to being immensely more creative and fetch the desired outcomes and results in the end.

By: Trista

Trista — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 05:49:26 +0000

Hey Derek! You had me at creativity. I had to hop over here to check it out. This was a fantastic read. Putting constraints on creativity seems counter productive, but in reading this I was blown away. So many aha moments for me. Thanks for sharing the tips too!

By: Jim

Jim — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 18:02:47 +0000

Love this article. I’ve been doing “top 10 lists” lately as a tip I got from James Altucher. Works great but I’m going to try some of these ideas too. Creative constraints are very effective.

By: Chuck

Chuck — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 04:11:20 +0000

Derek, thanks for sharing these insights. Creativity is a key way for each of us to differentiate ourselves. I’ve been studying and writing about creativity and creative problem-solving for over 20 years. One of the most reliable ways I’ve discovered to generate valuable ideas is through brainstorming tools. Think of them like a catalyst, providing stimuli to jump-start your thinking in fresh directions. These tools include hand-held tools (card decks, mainly) and smartphone based. You can read my reviews of them on my personal blog, here: http://chuckfrey.com.

By: ada

ada — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 21:48:19 +0000

So Ironic that I read this… because I put together a style course on creating a Capsule Collection Wardrobe to help women look and feel amazing in her clothes (bonus: get dressed in 5 minutes or less) every day.

I took on a few students for my Beta…and they thought it would be impossible to dress with 20 pieces of apparel per month. Low and behold…they feel more creative now with their Capsule Collection wardrobe than they ever have before with a closet full of clothes!

Constraints help with creativity…even when it comes to getting dressed!

Thank you for sharing!

-Ada

By: Markov

Markov — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 21:07:25 +0000

I actually seen the same and I wonder to know that there is a scientific research behind it.

Thanks to provide

By: Donna

Donna — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 16:05:20 +0000

To answer your CTA – Yes indeed, I have learned something from this article. And I thank you!

I am creative from the moment I wake up and decide what to wear to writing my next article. I do find myself so much out of the box that it eats away so much of my time. I like the idea of having constraints from all that you have illustrated here.
My only experience with it is that whenever I have to produce a product, I hire a coach. He or she will keep me in the box to meet time limits. Do-overs, etc. It is the only way I can get it done. Now what I’ve just learned (duh) is to use this example and apply it to my every day tasks.
You have really gotten through this creative head of mine and I thank you so much.

-Donna