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7 Ways to Inspire Truly Great Ideas

The power of a truly great idea can’t be understated. With one great idea, you could build a multi-million dollar business. You could solve the world’s problems. One great idea could change your life.
Having the ability to come up with great ideas is a highly prized skill. But how exactly do people come up with them? Some people seem to think it’s all about inspiration – the kind that just strikes whenever it wants.
It’s like the story of Isaac Newton. This is something we’ve all heard before.
Newton was sitting under a tree when an apple fell and bumped him on the head.
Immediately Newton was struck with a brilliant idea – the theory of gravity. In an instant, he changed how people see the world.
The big problem with this story is that it’s not true. Newton didn’t come up with his idea of gravity in an instant. It took a long time of thinking and working out the math.
But this instance is how many people look at generating ideas. They think it happens at a single moment when inspiration comes to them.
The problem with this way of seeing ideas is that it’s passive. Ideas come to you.
That’s not how ideas work. You have to actively be seeking them out; it takes some work to get there. If you just wait for them, a truly creative idea will probably never come to you.
If you want your life to change with a brilliant new idea, you have to be on the lookout for them. They don’t just happen out of thin air.
Be active, not passive.
Do things that mentally stimulate your brain so that ideas can be born.
Things like:
1. Surrounding yourself with brilliant thinkers
Great ideas don’t usually form alone. They often come from interactions with have with others. A small idea gets bounced back and forth in conversation until something extraordinary comes out of it.
That’s why a lot of great artists and writers spend time with each other. Someone will bring something up and a discussion will get started. By the end of the discussion, you’ll have something great.
Try to network with smart and innovative people. When you have someone intelligent to talk with, your small ideas can become huge.
You don’t even need to know these people in person. You can also track their activities from a distance. Follow them online or read their blog. Something they say could spark a new idea in you.
2. Changing your environment
Never underestimate the power your environment has over your ability to create ideas.
Think of all the people who have been inspired by nature. A huge waterfall or beautiful view can light up your mind.
A great city can have the same effect. People have been inspired by lively places like New York or Paris.
Travel more and get out of your normal, everyday environment. That might be all you need to get that creativity working inside your head.
3. Do something exciting
When you do something exciting, you feel alive. It gets your heart pumping and you reach a higher state of mind.
All that excitement frees up your mind and gets you thinking. In that state of excitement, you stop seeing obstacles. Your mind becomes open to new possibilities. It’s really freeing.
Try something like surfing or mountain climbing. Get out and do new, exciting things that will stimulate your brain.
4. Letting your mind wander in silence
When is the last time you sat in silence and just let your mind think?
There is so much noise in the world that our minds can become overwhelmed. We’re always checking Facebook, our email, watching TV or talking with someone.
Yes, it’s stimulating the brain, but it might be too much. All that stimulation might be overwhelming your thoughts and actually preventing new ideas from forming.
Quieting things down a little can be good for clear thinking. It’s rejuvenating.
When you let your mind think about things without any outside stimulation, you might be surprised what it will come up.
5. Examine other people’s great ideas
History is full of great people who came up with great ideas. Why not study them?
Take a look at some of the greatest ideas that have already happened and analyze them for why they became so great to begin with.
How did they change things?
How did these people approach their problems?
Their insights might help you come up with a few insights of your own.
6. Exploring your creative side
Creative ideas don’t just come out of nowhere. They come out of the creative side of your brain. So if you exercise that portion of your brain more, you’re more likely to get more out of it.
Get in touch with that area of your mind. Be creative.
Paint something or write a short story. Do creative things that you don’t normally do.
Go to a museum and look at great works of art. Or listen to new types of music you don’t normally listen to. The more creativity you explore, the more it stretches your mind.
7. Looking at things from a different angle
When is the last time you saw something from a different perspective? An angle with a different, unique viewpoint can change the way you see things.
Get in the habit of looking at the world this way. Don’t just see things from one side; see them from all the sides you can.
Look at the world from a child’s eye. Look at it as if you’re an alien from another planet.
It’s amazing how little you actually see of the world if you only take your one single view. When you start seeing things from multiple angles, you see the world in entirely new ways.
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If you keep waiting for great ideas to arrive, they may never arrive. Be active in finding them and you’ll start seeing a lot of great ideas come to you.
Change Your Mindset
5 Ways To Achieve Your Goals (With Examples)

Setting goals is a crucial first step, whether you’re striving to reach personal or professional milestones. However, achieving those goals requires planning, determination, and focus. In this post, we’ll discuss five actionable strategies that can help you achieve your goals in 2023, and we’ll provide real-life examples to inspire and motivate you. By implementing these tips, you can train your brain to achieve your goals and make meaningful progress toward your aspirations.
1. Write Down Your Goals
The first thing needed to achieve a goal is to have one. A goal becomes very clear and precise once you have written it down most simply and easily to remember.
Here are some examples:
- I am the world’s best dancer!
- I am the greatest athlete!
- I have created the world’s most innovative tech company!
They are all written with the belief that these things have already happened. Once you start believing it has already happened, other people too can sense your confidence and things start happening.
“If you want to be happy, set a goal that commands your thoughts, liberates your energy and inspires your hopes.” — Andrew Carnegie
2. The One Page Plan
A simple one-page plan to accompany your goal is much more powerful than a detailed 30-page plan. After you have written your clear goal – write down all the things you will have to do to achieve it. Make it as simple and direct as possible so that you can refer to it every day and take action. A simple plan is easier to follow and keep up with.
3. Get The Right Skills
Once you have a clear goal that has been inked into your mind, and a clear plan in place, it is very important to invest in the skills you need to achieve your goal.
So for example, if you want to become a movie star, you should immediately start developing your acting skills. Observe how other actors perform, join an acting class, read about acting, and most importantly, start honing your craft by joining a local theatre group and going for as many auditions as you can. Practice is very important for mastering any skill.
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4. Surround Yourself With The Best People
The best way to achieve our goals is to make sure we have the best people supporting us. People who succeed are always those who understand the power of people.
So let’s say your goal is to be an entrepreneur and you have developed your entrepreneurial skills, the next step would be to get the best people to join your team to help you achieve your goal. These would be people who you consider to be the best marketers capable of getting you the best customers and investors.
Once you have the best people supporting you, it becomes much easier and faster to achieve your goals.
“It takes tremendous discipline to control the influence, the power you have over other people’s lives.” – Clint Eastwood
5. Power of Faith
Nothing beats the power of faith and belief. Sometimes you might face challenges, sometimes things might not be going your way, and you might feel like giving up – these are the times when faith and belief will keep you going.
So many people give up, just a few inches away from victory. I am sure you are not one of them since you are investing time into self-development which gives the highest returns! Now go out there and start achieving your goals!
Need more motivation? Read our blogs on motivation and become your best self now!
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