Games for Marketing Creativity Problem Solving

December 6, 2007

So you want to think the way I do. Be able to tackle any problem or issue that may come your way. From a very young age I have been able to figure out just about any situation or problem. You can say I was born that way. I am one of those people that people go he can do anything. Well the truth is, I can do almost anything because of one main reason.

I know my options!

You can start doing the same thing in your life with just a little help. If you are already an expert feel free to email me your ideas for being more of a creative problem solver.

Here is a simple little exercise that will help you expand your brain and how you look at the world, so that no matter what the situation is you will be able to creatively come up with a solution. The game is called bubble gum and is the key to heading down the road to unbelievable problem solving.

Bubblegum

Rule 1 - there are no set rules only guides to help you.

Rule 2 - Have fun and keep it positive. Once you start thinking this way automatically, your brain some times can show you all the options in a negative fashion. So, please don’t think of options to harass your neighbor or that.

Get out a piece of paper and pencil\pen or if you have a good memory you can use it as well.

Now imagine you have a piece of gum.

Think to yourself all the things that you can do with the piece of gum. Limit your self to only your body right now. Write down every answer you can think of.

How many did you come up with?

Expand your mind to include anything you can do with the piece of gum; including with other objects around you. Write these down in another list on your paper.

How many more did you come up with?

I will provide some of my quick thoughts below. Please try it yourself before you clog your brain with my thoughts. To increase your ability let your mind find things to do with other items you see every day as well (cars, chickens, cows, toys, food, checkbook). Practice often and enjoy your growing skills. In no time you will automatically be able to see solutions without thinking at all. Email if you have questions about this process. I am trying to keep blog entries shorter.

Few of my answers.

Just me and the gum.

  • Chew it
  • Blow bubbles
  • Pull it out with my fingers
  • Stick it in my hair
  • Stick it up my nose
  • Stick it in my ears
  • Put it under my arm
  • In my eye…ouch
  • On my chest
  • Swallow it. Kind of ends the game LOL
  • Throw it
  • Bite it in half
  • Stuff it in my cheek
  • Stick it to the roof of my mouth.
  • Stick it in some crazy places. Use your imagination.

You get the idea…..

The Gum and my imagination.

  • Freeze it and shoot it out of a sling shot
  • Stick it on the window
  • Stick it on neighbors window
  • Put it under the desk, in the couch, under the sink, in the microwave, on and on.
  • I wont put everything because it would take a long time. You know I am an expert

So the next time something comes up in your life remember “Bubblegum.”

PS. Nothing in your life will happen if you know all your options but make no decision. Remember, you get there faster in a row boat when you actually row.

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