Creative thinking

In it's simplest form, there are only 2 steps to developing this skill:
1/ Observation 👀

• take online courses
• read books & articles
• observe & make notes about HOW people explain things

What notes should you take?

Note down new ways of showing a concept that appealed to you

Train your brain to look for this in everything you do.
2/ Practice 🛠

If you really want to get good at it, you need to be writing

Writing is thinking in that it helps you clarify your thoughts

Set yourself the goal to write every day. This can be a journal.

Challenge yourself to explain new things you've learned each day.
This is my breakdown in its simplest form.

What else would you add to develop the skill of creative thinking?

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