The last thing a creative mind needs is unlimited resources with which to get things done.

The problem with too much stuff? You find yourself with too many options, too many paths to take. You start wandering in all directions, trying to figure out where the best ideas are, without making a lot of progress toward the solution.

On the other hand, problems with limited solutions often inspire the most creative ideas. When you can only go so far, with so much, you have to make the best of your resources…and you frequently do just that.

So if you’re stuck, try taking out some of the variables. What would you do if you had only so much time or resources?