Creative thought is the lifeblood of innovation. Only it's hard to think creatively in the middle of the daily grind. Individuals and companies have grappled with this conundrum for ages: IBM was famous for the "Think" signs that once permeated its offices. But the dilemma seems more pronounced than ever in today's era of e-mail, cell phones, and general 24/7 blur. When I do have time to think, I often think about how to think better.

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