Excellent analysis of the request, Leo.

"How do you think of good ideas?"

Let me state it another way: How does one gather the right sort of
information to feed the subconscious mind?

a. Understand the problem but don't take it too seriously. Ask
questions and listen to the answers.
b. Approach the issues with a helpful, humble attitude. Gain
collaboration with others who have the knowledge you need.
c. Do not try to sort it out mentally. Let the facts speak for
themselves.
d. Find someone to bounce the ideas against. They don't even need to
know anything about the situation.

Tom

On Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:40:36 GMT, "Leo Lichtman"
wrote:

This is really TWO subjects: 1.) How do you think of good ideas? 2.) How
do you encourage creative thinking in others? The second one has been well
addressed by most of you. The first is more difficult. Some people
spontneously bring various viewpoints to the problem, and automatically go
into a "what if" mode when somethingt needs to be done. These same people
go into a "what if" mode when they see something being done in the same old
way. I think this is a talent, not easily taught.

The mind keeps working on a problem even when you are not aware of it--even
in your sleep. If you are not satisfied with the answer you have, don't be
in a rush. An inspiration may jump into your mind when you least expect it.
And then you'll say, "Why didn't I think of that in the first place?"

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