Whack yourself creatively

Have you ever felt uninspired? Creatively worn out? Simply stuck, with nowhere to turn? Roger von Oech offers a website that can help. When you need a “creative whack”, visit Creative Think. This site provides hints, inspirations and other tips to help “whack” you back into a productive mode whenever you feel creatively challenged. Each time you visit, you’ll be met with a different suggestion—the tips load randomly. Here’s an example of one of von Oech’s tips.

"Don’t Fall in Love with Ideas: If you fall in love with an idea, you won’t see the merits of alternative approaches — and will probably miss an opportunity or two. One of life’s great pleasures is letting go of a previously cherished idea. Then you’re free to look for new ones. What part of your idea are you in love with? What would happen if you kissed it goodbye?"

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