Thinking and intelligence are two different things: intelligence is comparable to the power of a car engine; thinking, on the other hand, is the skill of the driver. Many people although endowed with great intelligence are mediocre thinkers. When faced with innovation, these are people who back off, who do not like to think of alternative paths and are convinced that things are fine the way they are. These are people who given IQ could achieve more, find new solutions to deal with daily problems.
De Bono says there are people who have given up thinking and limit their creative enthusiasm. This limitation is related to cultural factors, education received or stereotypical teaching models. Therefore, it is not possible to look in a new direction while remaining anchored in old methods. Implementing this mode of thinking is an invitation to be creative, to find quick and simple solutions.
How to be more creative, intuitive and effective?
Sometimes it is possible to encounter difficulties that one does not realize, such as the ability to make thinking difficult and articulate to the point of paralyzing it. In addition, many times we do not realize that there is an easier way of doing things, which enables us to deal better with work problems and immediately grasp the aspects that deserve more attention. The human mind has to be well prepared to handle life’s changes, so a peaceful mind can help us understand what is the best path to take.
Source: I don't have time for... How it wears out care: health workers under stress by Ferdinando Pellegrino
