Brainstorm ten ideas for a problem

Write ten possible solutions to one problem, including silly ones.

Why it helps

The first ideas are usually the obvious ones. Forcing a longer list pushes you to more original solutions.

How to do it

1. Write the problem as a question.
2. List ten ideas without judging them.
3. Circle the one worth trying.

Make it easier

List five ideas.

Make it harder

Combine two ideas into a new one.