I used to try to write down every idea that I got. It was pointless, there were too many, most of them not good. So now I only write down an idea if it won't let me go, signifying this is an important one.
Also, sometimes I use an idea, a notion, a concept without knowing how it (should) work. But every once in a while, I stumble upon an article (Quanta Magazine, Nautilus and New Scientist are good sources) that exactly describes what I need. When that happens, it's gold.
Often times people say, I only have so many ideas so I don't want to waste them.
But what actually happens is throwing the kitchen sink at an idea will spark dozens more ideas. I've noticed this with my weekly writing. Every now and then I go wild and throw everything I've got into one piece, and as a result wind up with at least a handful of new spinoffs pieces.
Having too many ideas is a blessing and a curse. Just need to pick one and head down the rabbit hole!😊
I’m having a hard time keeping all my thoughts in order in my head. Definitely some kind of idea paralysis!
I used to try to write down every idea that I got. It was pointless, there were too many, most of them not good. So now I only write down an idea if it won't let me go, signifying this is an important one.
Also, sometimes I use an idea, a notion, a concept without knowing how it (should) work. But every once in a while, I stumble upon an article (Quanta Magazine, Nautilus and New Scientist are good sources) that exactly describes what I need. When that happens, it's gold.
One concept I like is ideas beget more ideas.
Often times people say, I only have so many ideas so I don't want to waste them.
But what actually happens is throwing the kitchen sink at an idea will spark dozens more ideas. I've noticed this with my weekly writing. Every now and then I go wild and throw everything I've got into one piece, and as a result wind up with at least a handful of new spinoffs pieces.
Thanks for the inspiration!