How 9 Creative Minds Got Their Ideas (Infographic) From doing headstands to drinking 50 cups of coffee a day, check out the quirky things that these nine creatives have done.
By Rose Leadem
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Coming up with new, creative ideas can be tricky. That's why it's important to find a way to get inspired. After all, it's our own unique rituals that can bring mental clarity and creativity. That could be a quirky habit or routine such as doing headstands or wearing lots of hats.
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Igor Stravinksy did headstands, which he believed helped to rest his head and clear his brain. Author Dr. Seuss felt that wearing lots of crazy hats helped inspire his creativity and overcome writer's block. However, those aren't even the strangest routines that some of the world's most brilliant minds have utilized. Steve Jobs bathed his feet in toilet water to reduce stress levels while Honore de Balzac drank up to 50 cups of coffee a day.
Related: 8 Ways to Come Up With a Business Idea
Check out Business Backer's infographic below to learn the weird ways that nine creative minds got their ideas.
