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14 Ways to Increase Creativity, Backed By Research [And Why it Matters]

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Use a little constraint to stimulate creativity You’ve probably heard the saying you can’t rush the creative process. A study published in the Creativity Research Journal found that collaboration was positively correlated to increased creativity. Ask “what if” questions.

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The Secret of Johnny Depp’s Success

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I'm sure there are plenty of people reading this who would love to be able to focus on their creative process all day long, and hand over the messy business of business to someone else. What Do You Think? When working on a creative project, do you find the potential rewards motivating or a distraction?

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The Secret of Walt Disney’s Creativity

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Robert Dilts uses this statement as the basis of a brilliant analysis of Walt Disney's creative process, in his book Strategies of Genius: Volume 1. You've probably realised by now that Disney's approach to creativity isn't limited to animated feature films - it's a strategy for success in any creative endeavour.