Practice associative thinking from "summary" of Thinkertoys by Michael Michalko
The concept of associative thinking is a powerful tool for generating creative ideas and solutions. It involves making connections between seemingly unrelated concepts, ideas, or objects to come up with new and innovative solutions. By practicing associative thinking, you can break free from conventional ways of thinking and tap into your subconscious mind to uncover fresh insights and perspectives.
To practice associative thinking, you can use techniques such as mind mapping, analogies, and brainstorming. Mind mapping involves creating a visual representation of your ideas and connecting them with lines and arrows to show relationships between them. Analogies can help you draw parallels between unrelated concepts to gain new insights and perspectives. Brainstorming is a technique that involves generating a large number of ideas in a short period of time without judging or censoring them.
One way to boost your associative thinking is to expose yourself to a wide range of stimuli, such as books, movies, art, music, and nature. By exposing yourself to diverse experiences and ideas, you can expand your mental associations and make connections that you wouldn't have thought of otherwise. Another way to enhance your associative thinking is to practice free association, where you let your mind wander and make connections between random thoughts and ideas.
Associative thinking can be a valuable tool in problem-solving, decision-making, and creativity. By making connections between seemingly unrelated concepts, you can come up with novel solutions to complex problems, make better decisions, and think more creatively. So, embrace associative thinking as a way to unlock your creative potential and think outside the box.
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