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The Secret of Creativity

Every idea has parents.

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Wade Kingsley
Jan 14, 2025
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Here are some numbers for you.

6

2 x 4

915,103,756

Any idea what they mean?

They are all related to each other.

These numbers hold the secret of creativity.

Here’s a clue:

Mark Twain said:

“There is no such thing as a new idea. It is impossible. We simply take a lot of old ideas and put them into a sort of mental kaleidoscope. We give them a turn and they make new and curious combinations. We keep on turning and making new combinations indefinitely; but they are the same old pieces of colored glass that have been in use through all the ages.”

Any guesses?

Here’s another clue…

That should help you with the 2 x 4 bit.

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