From the course: Creativity Tips for All

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Intend inspiration

Intend inspiration

- I believe that inspiration can be like a loyal companion who with regular attention and intention can be encouraged to show up when wanted and needed. I'll share a story to demonstrate. One thing that I am particularly proud of is my great parking karma. I find a good parking space about 95 percent of the time or more, but I'll let you in on a little secret. I'm convinced that the reason I find spaces is because I genuinely believe that they will be there. When I get near my destination I announce out loud I am finding a great parking space. Because I already believe the space to exist, my job is merely to find it, and most often I do. I'm using some of the forms of cognitive bias, specifically a combination of selective attention and confirmation bias for a positive and helpful outcome. Leveraging our natural tendency towards cognitive bias, we can find creative inspiration using the same mindset and approach that I…

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