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Ten Ways to Foster Creativity
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here are many problems that appear as the world becomes more and more complex and technology develops day by day, but among them, creativity is quite important and is being discussed a lot. Opinions are often expressed on how to cultivate, achieve, and train for creativity. This is a simple issue. As I have been in the teaching profession for a long time, I have done a lot to cultivate creativity in my own way. First, I tried to cultivate my own creativity by myself. I made a lot of attempts and efforts in that regard. If we think from the problem of making a definition of creativity, it is an endless problem, but in order to develop creativity, I want to describe some of my own methods here. — First, have curiosity and passion in everything. This is the most important. If there is no enthusiasm or curiosity regarding a certain thing, I think it is not very likely that
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the work will be interesting or that creativity will rise. — Second, frequently ask, “Why is that?” when analyzing any work or phenomenon. If you do this, you will be able to know the reason behind the phenomenon, or its grounds, so that you can deal with similar phenomena or work later. This curious frame of mind can be used for understanding and practicing creative work or research. — Third, get out of the ordinary frame of thought quickly. I believe that if you think and act like others, your chances of fostering your creativity are low. A variety of angles and viewpoints in which one’s new self is born can be generated by boldly deviating from the standard way every single day. As the Apple slogan goes, “Think Different.” — Fourth, read a lot of books to have diverse, indirect experiences. Books are summarized by experts in each field in their own way, including their own experiences, knowledge, and feelings. Because of this, through reading you can learn what you want to find out in a short period of time and then use that as a basis for thinking creatively later. In other words, you can use whatever you learn from books, so read regularly.
— Fifth, take a lot of trips and constantly stimulate yourself intellectually. When you travel, you will constantly plan, eat, sleep, and walk in a variety of new environments until you have successfully completed your journey. You will mix with diverse groups of people, naturally feel and learn many things, and receive fresh stimulation. In the future, this travel experience will help stimulate your creativity. — Sixth, develop the habit of taking notes. Even if a good idea is contained in your head, there is no use for it if it stays there, so whenever a good idea comes up, it should be recorded immediately. Then it can be utilized well if it is needed later. Great ideas should not be forgotten. — Seventh, study and exchange ideas with people from various fields outside your field of study to
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