Creativity And Memory

I’ve been writing about my observations on creativity. Here are the first two blogs in the series

  1. Creativity And Deadlines

  2. Creativity And Originality

Today I want to speak about an aspect of creativity we overestimate- our ability to remember ideas.

Almost always I convince myself that I will remember an idea that comes to me. Only to realise that I forget the train of thought through which they come to us.

We forget our ideas as quickly as it occurs to us.

Never think you’ll recall a good idea. Because mostly certainly you will not. Have systems, tools and a method to capture your ideas.

I use Apple notes to capture everything. I have a folder for “Video ideas”, “Blog ideas” and “Random ideas”. In addition to this, I have a swipe file- which is basically a collection of photos, quotes, and interesting ads/videos I come across.

When not with phone.. well.. most of my ideas come when browsing. And I completely switch off (at least I try) and just be when not with a phone!