{"id":1753,"date":"2013-11-27T13:10:39","date_gmt":"2013-11-27T18:10:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/38enso.com\/?p=1753"},"modified":"2014-11-10T17:13:02","modified_gmt":"2014-11-10T22:13:02","slug":"zen-of-random-stimulation-and-lateral-thinking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/38enso.com\/?p=1753","title":{"rendered":"Zen of Random Stimulation and Lateral Thinking"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"LateralEdward deBono<\/a> coined the phrase “lateral thinking” in 1967 and wrote the book, LATERAL THINKING (Harper & Row, US<\/a>) in 1970. Basically it is about a way to reason and look at situations from different points of view. I am sure there are many complex facets to this. But I generally find a single piece of it and apply my own perspective.<\/p>\n

I have referenced and read bits of the book for years. I like the way it focuses me and helps exercise my brain.<\/p>\n

Last week, I randomly opened the book to page 193, chapter 18 : “Random stimulation.”<\/p>\n

I read two pages.<\/p>\n

My understanding and spin on these two pages (this is a review of only two pages of a book).<\/p>\n

Generating exposure to new stimuli through the following four ways:<\/p>\n

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  1. Random Inputs (RI)\u00a0<\/strong>– must be accepting to everything. Who knows where the next inspiration comes from? Don’t miss the opportunity by being closed minded. Keep an open mind.<\/li>\n
  2. Other’s Ideas (OI)<\/strong> – even those diametrically against. Many times the best solutions come from a hybrid of two opposites.<\/li>\n
  3. Different Fields (DF)\u00a0<\/strong>– everything is related. The task is to discover and understand the relationships. Once that happens, new solutions can be applied to old and new problems.<\/li>\n
  4. Physical Exposure (PE)\u00a0<\/strong>– get out of the house. See and small and touch different things. Browse. Anywhere, anytime.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \"IMG_3442\"Then once any\/all of the above are done, just observe and let things happen. Don’t try to force the issue too much. Let go of controlling that time and open your mind. I generally have the issue or problem in the back of my mind. So that I am aware of what might be helpful. But it is a struggle to try to maintain a blank mind. But it helps.<\/p>\n

    Many paths can lead to the same solution.<\/p>\n

    It is important to move forward.<\/p>\n

    When blocked, it is necessary to re-view the pressure, and come up with a new path.<\/p>\n

    The results will be achieved and creative solutions will be learned along the way.\"IMG_3441\"<\/p>\n

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