21 Days to a Big Idea by Bryan Mattimore Summary
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Unlock your creative genius in just 21 days! Bryan Mattimore's breakthrough method, endorsed by startup guru Bob Dorf, has helped Fortune 500 giants like Kraft and Pepsi generate over $3 billion in new sales. What's your "Worst Idea" that might become your million-dollar opportunity?
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Unleash Your Creative Genius: The 21-Day Path to Big Ideas
Ever wondered why some people consistently generate groundbreaking ideas while others struggle to think beyond the obvious? Innovation isn't reserved for the naturally gifted - it's a skill anyone can develop through deliberate practice and proven techniques. When Columbia Business School professor Bob Dorf grew frustrated with the mediocre ideas his students were producing, he challenged Bryan Mattimore to create a workshop that would teach people how to generate truly breakthrough business ideas. The resulting 21-day program has since transformed how entrepreneurs and corporate teams approach innovation by combining psychological insights about creative thinking with practical, repeatable techniques anyone can learn - regardless of their natural creative inclination. This methodology has become required reading at leading business schools and transformed innovation practices at companies like PepsiCo and Disney. The journey to developing your own big ideas begins with understanding that creativity is a muscle that can be strengthened through consistent exercise.
Creating Your Innovation Roadmap and Mining Problems
Adapting Technologies and Creating Universal Appeal
Unlocking Creative Potential Through Structured Techniques
From Ideation to Market Success
Embracing the Innovation Mindset
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"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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