By Judith B. Margolin (auth.)
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We've all had the experience, when confronted with something new, of saying to 44 I CHAPTER 3 ourselves-now, why didn't I think of that? Similarly, many of us have seen our own idea become the basis for highly successful inventions, discoveries, and grant projects in the hands of others, whereas we, unfortunately, did not act on it when we should have. " Your own idea takes flight quite naturally from the ideas of others when the timing is right. Indeed, there are noted instances of simultaneous discovery or invention.
Other possible bonuses are better working conditions and experienced professional assistance in such areas as publicity and fiscal management. Whereas some projects require your spending considerable time administering the funds, affiliation with a large institutional sponsor can turn some of the managerial duties over to the sponsor. An additional incentive is the medical, life, and disability insurance that some associations provide at relatively low group rates to those they sponsor. There are, of course, disadvantages to a sponsoring arrangement, many of which are endemic to the concept of "collective work" in a highly technological society.
Remember that creativity is highest after a problem has been thoroughly studied and digested. Sometimes drawing at random on subconscious thoughts, associations, or memories produces new ideas. Also, do not discount the value of subliminal learning. It may appear as though you are going through a 48 I CHAPTER 3 nonproductive phase, but you really may be picking up a great deal from your surroundings and the work of others. Open yourself up, become receptive, read, observe, and listen carefully until you spy a gap-a need for a new product or service or a problem related to your area of interest that needs solving.