What qualifies as a creative idea?

If you think the only creative ideas worth having are the ones which are completely and uniquely yours, you’re mistaken. In fact, the best ideas tend to be made up of a conglomeration of other ideas. Think about how cars came about, as a combination of carriage with steam technology.

How can you apply this to your own life?

If you’re creatively challenged by a problem, start thinking about ideas that might solve the current problem at hand, but fall short. Ask yourself what you would have to add to make this particular solution work. You might be surprised at what you come up with.