Unfortunately, most people derive their clearest thinking by adopting it from the people around them. We copy our neighbours; we fall into line with the teachings of the past generations; we adopt the ideas of the media. These are what we take on as our ‘clear’ ideas – and when we do, we lead the most ordinary of lives.
Being truly creative is a discipline that tends to attract more innovative thinkers – maybe that’s why there aren’t as many! The innovators are the ones who have dared to step a little bit outside of the box that our society has built. They are the ones who want something more from life – and they are willing to not only think – but to think about their thinking.
Becoming aware of your thought process is the best way to identify the blocks to innovative thinking.
Our unconscious fears are usually the greatest blocks to innovation. Some fear failure, even more fear success, and the burdens and responsibilities that go with it. Most people simply fear standing apart from the crowd, drawing attention.
Whatever your fears are, you can identify them and surpass them by scrutinizing your thought process and the feelings around it. What are you most often reacting to? What is muddying up your intentions?
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