How the Most Creative People Get Their Breakthroughs (It Isn't Hard Work)

In this video, I'm tackling a question that's been bugging me for years: why do your best ideas always seem to show up at the exact wrong moment? Not when you're sitting at your desk trying to be brilliant — but in the shower, on a walk, right as you're drifting off to sleep.Uploaded 18-03-26Turns out, this isn't a you problem. It's a science problem. And once you understand what's actually happening in your brain, you can stop fighting it and start designing your day around it.I break down the two mental modes that drive creative thinking, share three research-backed moves you can start using this week, and offer a reframe that might completely change how you think about what "real work" actually looks like.I also sit down with my friend David Epstein — author of RANGE — who tells me a fascinating story about a Nobel Prize-winning scientist and his unusual Saturday morning ritual. Trust me, you don't want to skip that part.And speaking of David — I actually appeared in his video too, where we dig into something counterintuitive: how boredom might be one of the most underrated drivers of innovation. Definitely worth your time.David Epstein's video: https://youtu.be/-xjbyzc2mCk--To find out more about Daniel Pink, his books, and view his resources, visit https://danpink.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices