The Five Invisible Engines That Accelerate Innovation

Innovation rarely happens the way we think it does.

We hire creative experts, go through creative brainstorming exercises, and try to hack our way to an innovative breakthrough. Relying on creative thinking exercises without understanding the hidden forces that shape our creative habits is like treating symptoms and ignoring the underlying causes. It might be enough to get by for another week or two, but it will never solve your problems.

Beneath these surface level efforts are five invisible engines that either accelerate or slow our creative thinking and innovative ideas. Using brilliant examples from some of the world’s most innovative thinkers, James Clear shows audiences how to harness the power of the five engines of innovation and make sure they are working for you rather than against you.

Innovation rarely happens the way we think it does. We hire creative experts, go through creative brainstorming exercises, and try to hack our way to an innovative breakthrough. Relying on creative thinking exercises without harnessing the hidden forces that shape our creative habits is like treating symptoms while ignoring the underlying causes.

Beneath these surface level efforts are five invisible engines that either accelerate or slow our creative thinking. Using brilliant examples from some of the world’s most innovative thinkers, James Clear shows audiences how to harness the power of the five engines of innovation and unlock the powerful creativity within.

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