John Cleese on Creativity In Management https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pb5oIIPO62g HOW TO BE MORE CREATIVE // STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE // UNDERSTANDING CREATIVITY // 1. CREATIVITY IS NOT A TALENT - It's a way of operating. - Anyone can be creative. // 2. TWO MODES OF THINKING - CLOSED MODEFocused, stressed, and purposeful.Good for getting tasks done. - OPEN MODERelaxed, playful, and curious.Essential for creativity. // GETTING INTO THE OPEN MODE // 3. CREATE A SPACE - Find a quiet place where you won't be disturbed. - Make this space comfortable and free from distractions. // 4. SET A TIME - Allocate a specific time for creative thinking. - Ensure this time is free from interruptions. // 5. BE PATIENT - Give yourself enough time to think deeply. - Don’t rush to solve the problem immediately. // 6. BUILD CONFIDENCE - Don’t fear making mistakes. - Experiment and be open to all ideas. // 7. USE HUMOR - Laugh and have fun. - Humor helps to relax and open your mind. // PRACTICAL TIPS // 8. PLAY WITH IDEAS - Think like a child and play with ideas for fun. - Explore different possibilities without any pressure. // 9. WORK IN GROUPS - Collaborate with people you trust. - Share ideas and build on each other’s thoughts. // 10. BALANCE OPEN AND CLOSED MODES - Use open mode to generate ideas. - Switch to closed mode to implement decisions. // OVERCOMING COMMON OBSTACLES // 11. DEAL WITH DISTRACTIONS - If your mind wanders, gently bring it back to the task. - Keep a notepad to jot down any distracting thoughts for later. // 12. EMBRACE DISCOMFORT - Tolerate the discomfort of not having immediate solutions. - The best ideas often come after pondering for a while. // LONG-TERM STRATEGIES // 13. ROUTINE PRACTICE - Make creative thinking a regular part of your routine. - Spend consistent time in open mode.

@Goose Dunlavey Now... about this book of yours...???

And to confirm @Jeffrey Buoncristiano you like good design, not just design ...Right?? :)

@Jeffrey Buoncristiano in video you said you liked design, right after showing some disasters of design :)