Think like an eight year old

May 11, 2012

Remember when you were eight years old and anything seemed possible? It was a time of boldness, magic and genius. The trouble is, our teachers get hold of us and they drill us and test us and compare us. They start to fit us up with adult world blinkers and tie us up in mental locks, until many people feel stifled, locked in and trapped.

It’s convenient for teachers to have a right answer. In life there are many right answers. If you’re locked up in an adult world that’s not making you happy, try looking at your problem through the eyes of an eight year old. Here’s how they are able to be naturally creative…

1. They don’t get fixated on looking for one right answer
2. They don’t try to enforce logical thinking
3. They dream
4. They forget ‘the rules’
5. They think about things that are not practical
6. They play
7. They explore
8. They don’t mind looking foolish
9. They don’t worry too much about making mistakes
10. They BELIEVE that they are creative

There are many right answers and anything is possible. Just try to remember to think like an eight year old.