How to Come Up with New Ideas (When It Feels Impossible)
How to Come Up with New Ideas (When It Feels Impossible) How to Come Up with New Ideas (When It Feels Impossible) Why original thinking feels so hard — and how to unlock it daily Introduction You sit there, staring at a blank page. Cursor blinking. Brain silent. You want to be creative. You need a good idea. But… nothing. Crickets. Static. You’re not broken. Coming up with new ideas is hard — but not because you lack creativity. It’s because you're drowning in noise, pressure, and self-judgment. The Real Reason You Can’t Come Up With New Ideas It’s not that you don’t have ideas — it’s that you’re rejecting them too early . “That’s too obvious” “Someone already did that” “It’s not good enough yet” “Most people don’t lack ideas. They kill them before they have a chance to breathe.” 🔍 Why Originality Feels So Rare Everything seems done. Every n...