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- To further explore this topic, I would recommend reading the book Iconoclast[1]. It identifies "a lack of fear and mental laziness" as some of the key qualities rare extraordinary individuals possess. Having a child's mind and looking at things fresh was another way of putting it for me at the time I read it.
Reading PG's post, it immediately reminded me of the detailed analysis of this quality in the book.
[1] http://www.amazon.com/Iconoclast-Neuroscientist-Reveals-Thin...
- I agree that it is not the most scientific, in-depth article, but I've seen these themes echoed elsewhere by those who have studied innovators. At any rate, I find for myself that it is good to review the basics from time to time. When I read the blog, I thought "Hmmm...how often to I "frame shift" or think in terms of "systems". Not for everyone I agree, but a good reminder for me.
If you are looking for something on the topic that is a lot more "scientific", check out "Iconoclast: A Neuroscientist Reveals How to Think Differently" by Gregory Berns Ph.D. It's really quite good, and I found the appendix on how different drugs effect the brain to be interesting (where he basically shows that if you are looking to drugs to help you think differently/better, you might want to give it some more thought.)
- If you are intersted in reading more about the neuroscience behind innovative thinker read Iconoclast. It is a fun read.
http://www.amazon.com/Iconoclast-Neuroscientist-Reveals-Thin...
