> ## Content Index
> Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.howardgray.net/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further.

# The Creative Observer
- URL: https://www.howardgray.net/idea-fuel-the-creative-observer/
- Published: 2019-03-01T17:41:58.000Z
- Updated: 2021-07-25T21:36:12.000Z
- Author: Howard Gray
- Tags: Entrepreneurial Endeavours, How-To Guides

Here’s a technique to help stimulate some fresh ideas.

In a group situation, try out just being a quiet observer. 

Actively listen to the conversation of the others in the group, but without trying too hard to intellectually process what’s being said.

Being a captive audience with indirect stimulus you may find interesting things can happen: idea fuel, and the connecting of disparate concepts, wide-ranging perspectives, all mixing and blending with what you may have already had in mind. 

Just make sure you ask nicely first – and bring a pen and paper.