SOURCES OF GOOD IDEAS AND HOW TO GENERATE THEM - PUTERI HANNAH (WEEK 5)

Figure 1 Good Idea

In the context of human creativity, the birth of a good idea can be often seen as a mysterious phenomenon that emerges from various sources and circumstances. Good ideas don’t just appear out of nowhere as eureka moments from geniuses. From the lightbulb moment that revolutionised an industry to the breakthrough idea that changed the course of history, the origins of great ideas have fascinated scientists, entrepreneurs, and dreamers alike (Jenkins, 2023).

Good ideas, in theory, can come from brainstorming. Brainstorming is a creative thinking technique for coming up with new ideas and solving problems (What Is Brainstorming? Techniques and Methods | Miro, n.d.). By having a free-flowing discussion, creative ideas can be unleashed, and entrepreneurs can explore new possibilities, assumptions and concepts. Practically, personal satisfaction or dissatisfaction can help generate ideas. When entrepreneurs face problems or inefficiencies in their daily lives, they can seek out new solutions to solve these problems that can benefit not only themselves but also society. Good ideas can continuously be generated by keeping an open-mind and being curious, continuously questioning what is happening around you, exploring various fields and engaging in new activities. 

In conclusion, good ideas can come from a variety of sources and in different ways. Whether inspired by personal experience, surrounding factors or anything relevant one can come to think of new generative ideas. Generating more good ideas is both an art and a science, requiring a blend of creativity, curiosity, and resilience.

References

Jenkins, P. (2023, May 12). Where Good Ideas Come From: Unveiling the secrets of creative minds - Brilliantio. Brilliantio. https://brilliantio.com/where-good-ideas-come-from/

What is Brainstorming? Techniques and Methods | Miro. (n.d.). https://miro.com/. https://miro.com/brainstorming/what-is-brainstorming/

Jones, E. W. (2024, March 9). Personal Dissatisfaction: Why Does it Arise and How to Overcome That Feeling? | 2024. Psychology For. https://psychologyfor.com/personal-dissatisfaction-why-does-it-arise-and-how-to-overcome-that-feeling/