Shared by: Pranab Hazarika
Situation:
Many times I spend too much time thinking about the perfect plan before starting something.
Lesson:
I realised that clarity rarely comes from thinking alone. It usually appears after we start taking action and learning from the process.
Takeaway:
Start even if things are not clear. Action often creates the clarity that thinking cannot.
Shared by: Pranab Hazarika
Takeaway:
If something important needs to be done, do it immediately. Delay often costs more than we realise.
I remember sitting in class one day, staring at a math question:
“Find the value of X.”
I found the answer.
It was correct.
But when I walked out of school, life didn’t care about my X.
Because life never asks for one correct answer.
It asks for many possible ones.
That’s when I realized something scary —
Our education system trains us for certainty, not creativity.
And that’s why most people freeze when faced with uncertainty in business, work, or life.
In this blog, I’ll show you:
Why the system is built to make you think inside the box
How to reprogram your brain to think like an entrepreneur
And how to use Alex Hormozi’s Value Formula to become a high-value problem solver (in any field).
The Truth: Schools Reward Convergence, Not Creativity
The Life Paradox: Real World Runs on Divergence
How to Rewire Your Brain for Divergent Thinking
The $100M Mindset: Using Hormozi’s Value Formula
The Challenge: Build Your “Creative Value Muscle”
Let’s be real for a second.
From a young age, we’re trained like robots:
Memorize answers
Fill in blanks
Follow steps
Get the “right” answer
Everything is built around convergent thinking —
One question → One correct answer.
That’s great for passing exams.
But it’s terrible for thriving in life.
Because life doesn’t give you multiple-choice questions.
It gives you chaos, ambiguity, and moving targets.
💡 Takeaway:
“Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.” — Albert Einstein
In real life, there’s no single “right” way to build a business, find love, or create art.
There are millions of ways.
That’s called divergent thinking — the ability to generate multiple solutions to one problem.
Want to lose weight? You could change your diet, walk daily, meditate, or join a gym.
Want to earn money? You could sell your skill, your time, or your ideas.
Want to be happy? You could give, grow, or let go.
Each one works, depending on the person.
But the school system doesn’t teach you that.
It punishes experimentation.
It labels mistakes as “failure.”
And that’s why so many adults fear trying new things.
💡 Key Point:
Life is not a digital test — it’s an analog experiment.
Here’s how I retrained my mind to escape “school-mode” thinking:
Step 1: Ask “What if…” instead of “What’s right?”
Every time you face a problem, pause and ask:
“What if I solved this differently?”
“What if there’s no wrong way?”
Step 2: Brainstorm 10 bad ideas
Set a timer for 5 minutes.
List 10 ridiculous ideas for solving one problem.
You’ll find that the 8th or 9th one often sparks genius.
Step 3: Study how kids play
Watch how kids build stories out of thin air.
They never say, “That’s not correct.”
They flow. That’s creativity in motion.
Step 4: Create constraints
Creativity doesn’t need freedom — it needs friction.
For example: “How can I solve this problem with ₹100?”
💬 Quote to Remember:
“Necessity is the mother of invention.” — Plato
Alex Hormozi says:
“People buy outcomes, not effort.”
Let’s apply that to your thinking.
Hormozi’s Value Equation looks like this:
Value = (Dream Outcome × Perceived Likelihood of Achievement) / (Time Delay × Effort & Sacrifice)
Now imagine your creativity as a product —
the more value it creates, the more powerful your brain becomes.
Let’s break it down:
Factor
In Business
In Creativity
Dream Outcome
“I want a million-dollar business.”
“I want to solve problems differently.”
Perceived Likelihood
“Can I really do this?”
“Can I really find new ideas?”
Time Delay
“How fast will it work?”
“How fast can I learn to think creatively?”
Effort & Sacrifice
“How much work does it take?”
“How much discomfort am I willing to face to unlearn old habits?”
To increase your creative value:
Clarify your dream outcome: “I want to become the person who finds 10 ways when others find one.”
Increase likelihood: Practice daily divergent thinking exercises.
Reduce time delay: Learn frameworks like first principles, mind mapping, and creative constraints.
Reduce effort: Turn creativity into habit — make it your brain’s default.
💡 Pro Tip:
Treat every problem like a customer. Your ideas are the offers.
The more options you give, the more valuable you become.
If you want to be irreplaceable, here’s your 7-day brain challenge:
🧩 7-Day Divergent Thinking Challenge
Day 1: Write 10 different uses of a brick.
Day 2: Solve one daily annoyance (like finding your keys) in 3 new ways.
Day 3: Watch a movie and list 5 ways the ending could change.
Day 4: Write 10 alternate titles for your favorite book.
Day 5: Ask “What if” for every decision.
Day 6: Read a random Wikipedia page and connect it to your work.
Day 7: Build something small using only what’s in your room.
💬 Remember:
Creativity isn’t a gift.
It’s a muscle — and you’ve just forgotten how to flex it.
Stop Searching for the “Right” Answer
The world doesn’t reward the smartest person.
It rewards the most resourceful one.
So the next time you’re stuck, don’t ask, “What’s the correct answer?”
Ask, “What are 10 ways I could solve this differently?”
That’s how you build creative confidence.
That’s how you build value.
And that’s how you build a life that feels like yours.
If this hit home, here’s your next move:
Reprogram your brain for divergent thinking — start small, start today.
Bookmark this article and share it with someone who’s stuck thinking like a test-taker.
And remember: The most creative life is built, not taught.
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