Name: A powerful way to unleash your natural creativity
Uploaded: 2019-01-25T16:06:45Z
Duration: 17 min 11 s
Description: What can we learn from the world's most enduringly creative people? They "slow-motion multitask," actively juggling multiple projects and moving between topics as the mood strikes -- without feeling hurried. Author Tim Harford shares how innovators like Einstein, Darwin, Twyla Tharp and Michael Crichton found their inspiration and productivity through cross-training their minds.

What can we learn from the world's most enduringly creative people? They "slow-motion multitask," actively juggling multiple projects and moving between topics as the mood strikes -- without feeling hurried. Author Tim Harford shares how innovators like Einstein, Darwin, Twyla Tharp and Michael Crichton found their inspiration and productivity through cross-training their minds.

Tim Harford: A powerful way to unleash your natural creativity

A powerful way to unleash your natural creativity

Engaging in 'slow-motion multitasking'—juggling projects without haste—sparks creativity, as exemplified by Einstein and Darwin.

Cross-training the mind by exploring diverse fields can enhance expertise and problem-solving abilities in one's primary area.

When faced with creative or scientific blockades, having multiple projects allows for a productive shift in focus, alleviating stress.