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Maybe it's obvious. But for me it was helpful to consolidate my notes and then to lower my expectations of "actively" finding a solution. But rather letting my brain stare at my notes for a long time as a means to more passively find a solution. The hack gives me permission to relax and let my brain or subconscious do its work.


Well it took me a while to realize this too. I slow Y saw the pattern wherein there was always a specific point in time after which I kind of knew I could finish a system.

I realised it comes out of nowhere.

Also because I never understood how people could give estimates for work that was only 1% specified.

I've always believed that I was the last person to figure this out in he world :).


This TED talk by the author of Eat, Pray, Love addresses the very question at hand: "Who/What is responsible for creativity?". It approaches the question from a very subjective point of view. I haven't read her book, but she is humble and relatable in the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86x-u-tz0MA




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