Accept the concept of telepathy.
Telepathy is a core part of imagination. In order to benefit from the lessons about imagination and how it is applied, you must accept this concept as true. If you are not willing to accept that your thoughts can impact those around you, you limit the possibilities of your imagination.
Find a problem that needs to be solved.
When generating an idea, focus on a problem to be solved. Take Thomas Edison, for example. Because he saw a need to create a light source, he invented the light bulb. Like him, you must identify your own problem to be solved, too. Usually, this problem is tied to your chief aim in life.
Consider existing ideas.
Consider existing ideas that may help you solve your problem. Thomas Edison, for example, knew that if you heated up a wire, it would generate light. He also knew that the wire would get hot and combust. Finally, he knew that fires could only start when oxygen was present. None of these were new ideas, but his knowledge of them led to the invention of the light bulb.
Use your imagination to rearrange them into something new.
Thomas Edison took those existing ideas and realized that if he encased the wire in a bulb with no oxygen, he could safely use the heated wire as a light source. He simply used his imagination to rearrange existing knowledge into a solution that created something new. You must follow this process to generate successful new ideas.

Use your imagination to develop ideas

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