The Potential Paradox

The Potential Paradox

The Odd Trick Artists and Inventors Used to Spark Genius (It’s Not What You Think)

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Idris Elijah
Jun 24, 2025
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In a past issue titled "Thinking Outside The Box: 7 Unexpected Ways I Break Creative Barriers," I shared the seven ways I stay creative.

This included challenging assumptions, shifting your perspective, and breaking your routine, to name a few. The thing about consciously trying to be creative is often, with more effort, c…

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