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experiences, role models, business models or just observational capacity to perceive patterns that are
not obvious.

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Creative thinking is not something that some people are inherently born with. But anyone can develop
and nurture creative thinking, and there are ways that can help to boost it, specially trying to be more:

 Analytic - before thinking or doing something, the creativity process starts with understanding it.
By examining things and its context carefully, we gain the necessary background to explore
different options in a creative way
 Open-minded - the attempt to look at things as it was the first time. This is one of photography
principles, and helps us to have a fresh look even into things that we have seen before. By putting
assumptions aside, the creative process flows easier
 Organised - even though creative people are known for not being so organised, organisation is
required in the creative thinking process. Like in every process, steps are taken to the next level
and others to understand an idea, and organisation helps it
 Good communicator - people will understand and appreciate a creative idea if communicated
effectively. Strong written and oral communication skills are the key to do so. Good listener skills
are, also, very important in this process
 Flexible – flexibility helps to look at something from a different angle or point of view, and
therefore is one of the cornerstones of creative thinking
Creative thinking can become a way of life, an important one for any dreamer. However, this “blue-
sky thinking” way must be balanced with a “down to earth” pragmatic thinking. Know how and when
to direct the right energy in the right moment is fundamental to reach balance and follow a solid path.