How to Come Up with Great Ideas

Learning a new trick as a kid can be one of the most memorable experiences. It sticks with you for a lifetime. I still remember learning to throw a curveball from my dad, doing a 360 on a snowboard, and, as I got into my career, discovering there’s a method to coming up with fresh ideas. It wasn’t just something creative people were born with, it was a skill that could be developed.

One of the greatest frustrations is feeling like you're stuck and unsure of what to do next. But when you realize coming up with options to solve problems is as much of a process as it is an effort, it’s a welcome revelation – I’m more creative than I thought!

Of course, ideas aren’t the end all, especially if you don’t bring them to life. That’s where the value of a good idea comes from. But it is motivating to start with an idea you believe in.

Learn some of the easiest steps anyone can take to come up with great ideas when you need them in Think Like a Jerk Episode 6