Comments on: 7 Awesome Ways to Find Your Creative Inspiration

By: Gamaliel

Gamaliel — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 17:49:12 +0000

I am a follower of Napoleon Hill and his Think and Grow Rich ‘bible’. Read the book seven times going eighth in 6 years; been having hectic work schedules in past two hence the lethargy. Great book it is! The book taught me about the concept of Sitting For Ideas and I must state that I have made a decision to earn a living just by doing that. I have a list of more than 10 ideas in my journal accumulated over a period of 3 years. In that list are three original inventions. My only weakness, which I am working on with the help of a Prof from a local varsity in SA, is weak follow through and implementation. In his book Napoleon says once an idea has been received, one must get busy with it. A continued failure to ACT leads the Universe to reduce the flow of ideas to a person and that is very true. My sessions don’t generate as much as when I first started. However, ever since of making a decision of becoming a practicing Sitting For Ideas practitioner; there has been some improvement because I am now forced to have my sessions everyday min of 5 mins per session. I could say a lot especially around the fact that if I could get my implementation to more than 40%; I could easily travel the world unsponsored and enjoy all the beauty the Universe has for us. By the way – calling you from Johannesburg in South Africa.

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By: Dustin | Engaged Marriage

Dustin | Engaged Marriage — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:19:37 +0000

Thanks, Jim! Since writing this post, the dorm night idea is one that I have really wanted to try out. I had a great conversation over beers last night with a friend who is going through some troubles in his marriage, and we both got so much motivation and affirmation from our few hours together. We both came away talking about how we need to make more time for free-flowing conversation. I think the creative powers would be multiplied with several friends and without the underlying (negative) pretext that had brought us together. Cheers! .-= Dustin | Engaged Marriage´s last blog ..Fight Fair! 6 Simple Conflict Resolution Skills for Your Marriage =-.

By: Jim

Jim — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:22:51 +0000

This is a fantastic article! The idea of reliving a dorm night really appeals to me, as I remember all of the great things that I learned during those times at college. I’ll have to get some buddies together for a long night of hanging out, drinking a few and talking about big ideas.

Thanks again for a great and motivating post!

By: Dustin | Engaged Marriage

Dustin | Engaged Marriage — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:48:38 +0000

Scott, Thank you so much for your insightful comment. I totally agree that creative inspiration is often right under our noses in our everyday lives. We just need to break from our daily routines, even just slightly, to open our minds to so many new ideas. Your comment was very edifying, and I really appreciate you sharing your psychological background to confirm my own observations! .-= Dustin | Engaged Marriage´s last blog ..Finding Your Creative Inspiration: My Guest Post at My Super-Charged Life! =-.

By: Dustin | Engaged Marriage

Dustin | Engaged Marriage — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:45:04 +0000

Thanks, Tristan! I find that regular inspiration adds a lot to my quality of life. .-= Dustin | Engaged Marriage´s last blog ..Finding Your Creative Inspiration: My Guest Post at My Super-Charged Life! =-.

By: Scott

Scott — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:32:42 +0000

Dustin,
Your article was both well-written and truthful. As I complete my psychology degree, I have been amazed to learn about the very process of gathering and storing information in terms of our cognitive ability. When you note varying your routine, I feel it important that a person first realizes that their daily activities are committed to following a routine; many folks don’t make this conection in the first place.

A simple method I have found to alter daily routines inolves getting from point A to point B; try new routes. Duck into neighborhoods, use different highway exits, stop at a different grocery store on the way home. I have found that by leaving just thirty minutes early for a destination gives me plenty of “goof-off” driving time; a perfect opportunity to think. Creativity needs not wait until an epiphany-ripe tropical vacation; it waits for you in the funky little neighborhoods you usually speed past in your daily hum-bug.

Also, I find it necessary to turn off the television and the computer. The reality they present is full and without the need of your input. Turn them off as much as is possible and go talk to different people. Ideas, language and wisdom are communal in every concievable sense. Go learn about your world out in the world; how novel!?!

By: Tristan Lee

Tristan Lee — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:40:12 +0000

Hey Dustin. Thanks for this post. You provided many great tips on creating inspiration for grown ups. .-= Tristan Lee´s last blog ..50 Random Moments to Value in Life =-.

By: Dustin | Engaged Marriage

Dustin | Engaged Marriage — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:08:34 +0000

Hey Stu! I’m so glad you found your way here to My Super-Charged Life (presumably from my site). As you will see, Jeff has a fantastic site here full of great resources for helping us live life to the fullest, and I find great motivation each time I visit.

I am honored to have my post featured on such a cool blog!

By: Dustin | Engaged Marriage

Dustin | Engaged Marriage — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:06:13 +0000

Positively Present, thanks for the compliment! I just checked out your site...very cool stuff there. .-= Dustin | Engaged Marriage´s last blog ..Finding Your Creative Inspiration: My Guest Post at My Super-Charged Life! =-.