#466. The Counterintuitive Trick to Unlocking Your Creative Genius

The BluePrint with Dr. Erik Korem

In this episode, I dive into a fascinating study that reveals a hidden but obvious tactic for improving creativity and enjoyment in your day to day experiences.

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Paper: Thinking about thinking: People underestimate how enjoyable and engaging just waiting is

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Quotable moments:

"Boredom can lead to increased creativity, particularly in tasks that involve daydreaming and mind wandering." - Dr. Erik Korem

"Boredom may serve as a regulatory psychological state that promotes personal growth and the construction of a meaningful life." - Dr. Erik Korem

"By cultivating a greater appreciation of the power of your own mind, you can tap into a valuable source of enjoyment, engagement, and well being." - Dr. Erik Korem

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ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

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