Argue

This is the last in the series of posts on innovation.

Looking for a way to promote creativity and stimulate the neurons?
Talk!

All four of the other innovation tools are solitary in nature.
This one is social - find someone to speak with!

Pick a topic about which the both of you are passionate and share.
Nod your head and engage them about aspects with which you both agree.

Stand your ground about points upon which you disagree.
Be considerate, speak your position well - but engage!

The point here is that innovation can come from impassioned interaction.

Let today be an opportunity to get energized and excited about your niche!
Communicate with peers, neighbors, friends, and others.

Argue!

Sleep

A few weeks back I mentioned several sources of inspiration.
Today's topic is actual sleep.

It has been called various things; basically, your brain needs rest.
The opportunity to:

• reset the clock
• parse and evaluate your day
• consider the ethical and moral implications to your life
• heal
• and mix it up.

It is that last bit that we take for granted.

Genuine innovation is remarkably difficult.

Genuine inspiration is as well.

But - you can learn to do it better.

And you can learn to do it on purpose.

Experience will teach you how to filter out the circular inspiration.

And joy will teach you how to appreciate the great.

Go take a nap!