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“Negotiation is less about winning arguments and more about finding the wisdom in every perspective." "In negotiation, the smallest gestures of respect can pave the way for the greatest agreements." "The strength of a negotiator lies in their ability to turn conflict into collaboration." "Every negotiation should aim to build bridges that outlast the deals made upon them." "A skilled negotiator knows when to be firm and when to yield, understanding both are part of progress." "Negotiation thrives on curiosity—it's the willingness to explore options beyond the obvious." "To negotiate well is to understand that compromise is not about losing, but about mutual gain." "The true art of negotiation is finding a path where everyone’s needs are met, even if the routes are different." "Negotiation is a dance of give and take, where rhythm matters as much as the steps." "The most effective negotiators are those who see through positions to the interests that lie beneath.”

“In early 2021 I formulated a concept that I dubbed "theoretical creativity." If "applied creativity" is the coin's obverse, then "theoretical creativity" is the reverse side of that same coin. Similar to the oppositional relationship between applied physics and theoretical physics, where the former is rooted in the basic concepts of physical sciences and the intersection of known principles of practical devices and systems (e.g., engineering, technology, etc.) and the latter, in stark contrast, employs hypothetical models and abstractions to predict natural phenomena and behavior rather than the study of extant knowledge and its application, applied creativity and theoretical creativity are diametric. Borrowing from the definition of theoretical physics, theoretical creativity must also employ hypothetical concepts and abstractions rather than any existing knowledge, understanding, or experience.”

“...as I just suggested, yes, even unethical and illegal ideas need to be considered. Remember, it was not that long ago that doctors appeared in advertising for cigarettes, Coca-Cola actually put cocaine in their beverages, and most banks refused to issue credit cards to women. Laws change and ethics evolve.”

“It is my assertion that divergent thinking is infinite. The primary reasoning in support of my position can be explained when one considers the function of convergent thinking: to identify a single, well-defined solution (or a finite set of solutions) to a question, problem, or challenge. Therefore, if convergent thinking and divergent thinking work in opposition, then the latter must be infinite.”

“Sometimes, I might be walking through Slough and think ‘This place is boring.’ But it’s not Slough that’s boring. The sense of boredom is in me. Dismissing things because they’re not interesting is a slippery slope because it leads to dismissing almost everything.”

“Lucid dreaming has considerable potential for promoting personal growth and self-development, enhancing self-confidence, improving mental and physical health, facilitating creative problem solving and helping you to progress on the path to self-mastery.”

“When someone comes to you to talk about a problem, if you move the conversation on to a discussion of potential solutions, you fuel their creative problem solving abilities on average by 20% - not to mention you make them feel better! You make them smarter and more empowered to tackle challenges.”

“The problem is not that there are problems. The problem is expecting otherwise and thinking that having problems is a problem.”

“It is a common experience that a problem difficult at night is resolved in the morning after the committee of sleep has worked on it.”

“We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations.”

“The formulation of the problem is often more essential than its solution, which may be merely a matter of mathematical or experimental skill.”

“The mere formulation of a problem is far more essential than its solution, which may be merely a matter of mathematical or experimental skills. To raise new questions, new possibilities, to regard old problems from a new angle requires creative imagination and marks real advances in science.”

“Don't dwell on what went wrong. Instead, focus on what to do next. Spend your energies on moving forward toward finding the answer.”

“Imagination is more important than knowledge.”

“It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer.”

“To raise new questions, new possibilities, to regard old problems from a new angle, requires creative imagination and marks real advance in science.”

“A problem is a chance for you to do your best.”