Take advantage of the ambiguity in the world. Look at something and think what else it might be.

Most brilliance arises from ordinary people working together in extraordinary ways.

If you make an error, use it as a stepping stone to a new idea you might not have otherwise discovered.

Everyone has a 'risk muscle.' You keep it in shape by trying new things. If you don't, it atrophies. Make a point of using it at least once a day.

Take advantage of the ambiguity in the world. Look at something and think what else it might be.

New ideas are not born in a conforming environment.

It's difficult to get your creative juices flowing if you're always being practical, following rules, afraid to make mistakes, not looking into outside areas, or under the influence of any of the other mental locks.