“I love the idea that Picasso used to just sit and stare at an empty canvas for 12 hours straight. If you keep staring at the canvas, the hope is something or someone will come to mind.”

- Al Pacino

At work, it happens all the time: you need to come up with a new idea, or a better way, or a solution to a problem. When nothing immediately comes to mind, don’t fret. Instead, give yourself the time and freedom to create, concoct and consider even the most outlandish thoughts. You can’t force creativity, but you can give it the time and freedom to happen. Do so.

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