The chapter emphasizes the importance of seeking diverse inputs and opinions to bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to decision-making processes. It discusses strategies for fostering creativity, such as presenting early ideas for gentle nurturing and feedback, and tapping into one's internal crowd for expanded perspectives. Additionally, the chapter explores the benefits of taking action, like walking or engaging in creative activities, to overcome blocks and stimulate breakthrough ideas.
At some point, we all get stuck. Maybe it’s in a job or career. Maybe it’s a relationship or business venture.
Though it’s something we all experience, when it happens, we can feel alone and out of our depth. Emotions may overwhelm us. Mental traps lure is in. In no time at all, we can’t see a way out.
Award-winning professor, researcher, and author, Adam Alter, has spent decades studying how successful people get unstuck. In his latest book, Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most, he shares what we can do to move forward. Adam’s recommendations can help us with what might be the most important times in our lives.
Episode Links
Life is in the Transitions: Mastering Change at Any Age by Bruce Feiler
How the ‘Creative-Cliff Illusion’ Limits Our Ideas by David Robson
Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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