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Comment on Ask HN: How Do You Come Up With Your Cool Ideas?

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I get all my good ideas in the morning - when brushing my teeth or in the shower. Research has shown that you get good ideas when your mind is unfocused and relaxed - and away from distractions of any kind. I guess in today's connected world, the bathroom is one of the few places where this is still true! I also recommend you read the wonderful book "Where Good Ideas Come From.." by Steven Johnson (check it on Amazon) for a great set of principles on how discoveries and invetions come about.

I never stay in the bathroom long enough to have good ideas. My shower time is approx. 5 minutes.

Try and spend some more time in the shower - your next big idea my come there. Also this essay by Paul Graham talks about how to get ideas for startups http://www.paulgraham.com/ideas.html

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