Dare to daydream
THE PRINCIPLE
Daydreaming is an essential form of creativity
Probably every worthwhile invention or discovery has appeared in a daydream before it took form in the real world. Yet as children we’re taught that daydreaming is a waste of time, a bad habit, a sign of laziness. Yes, there’s a time and place for it (it’s not so good while driving or operating machinery, for instance), but if you want to turn your brain into a creativity factory, daydreaming is a crucial skill.
Daydreaming is best for imagining the outcome: the way things will be when you’ve solved a problem, created a work of art or otherwise expressed your creativity. ...
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