Creative Quote by Justin Menkes
“We frequently hear how essential it is for someone to think "outside the box," but what actually determines one's facility for doing so? In other words, what skills make someone a creative thinker? Typically, creative thinkers can view issues from multiple perspectives, define problems in several different ways, and anticipate likely obstacles. Someone's aptitude for these skills determines how well he or she will perform as a creative thinker.”
About This Quote
Source Article: Creative Thinking Skills, Justin Menkes, 2020
Creative thinking depends on perspective shifting, problem reframing, and obstacle anticipation, which are skill-based abilities
In simple terms: Creative thinking is skillful perspective shifting
Key Takeaway
Develop skills to view problems from multiple angles
Themes
creativity
problem solving
skills
Mood
inspirational
analytical
Type
motivational
instructional
When to use this quote
- team brainstorming
- design thinking
- education workshops
Key Concepts
cognitive flexibility
divergent thinking
metacognition
Questions to Reflect On
- What habits hinder your creative perspective?
- How can you practice reframing problems?
A Different Perspective
Skills can be limited by fixed mindsets
