Quantity Over Quality in Idea Generation

When generating ideas, focus on quantity rather than quality initially. Empty your mind without analyzing or organizing thoughts. Avoid the urge to restrict ideas to only quality ones. According to Linus Pauling, the best way to get a good idea is to generate a lot of ideas. Do not engage in linear thinking or premature organization, as the goal is to remove restrictions and barriers to creativity. Embrace the concept that a great idea may emerge after several initial ideas have been generated.