Chapter
The Tools for Thinking
1:16:58 - 1:21:52 (04:53)
The deck of cards called Oblique Strategies offers a set of possibilities that can help individuals get out of their painting corners by continuously reviewing them or drawing a single card when encountering a dilemma.
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The host introduces the concept of "oblique strategies" - a deck of cards with prompts written on them - and mentions taking a short break.
1:16:58 - 1:18:02 (01:04)
Summary
The host introduces the concept of "oblique strategies" - a deck of cards with prompts written on them - and mentions taking a short break.
ChapterThe Tools for Thinking
Episode#348: Dave Elitch — How to Get Out of Your Own Way
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The Oblique Strategies are a deck of cards created by Brian Eno and Peter Schmidt in 1975.
1:18:03 - 1:19:22 (01:19)
Summary
The Oblique Strategies are a deck of cards created by Brian Eno and Peter Schmidt in 1975. The cards feature prompts and strategies to help artists think outside the box in their creative process.
ChapterThe Tools for Thinking
Episode#348: Dave Elitch — How to Get Out of Your Own Way
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
This podcast episode discusses using cards as a problem-solving tool, either by having a set of possibilities to review or by drawing a single card during a dilemma in a work situation.
1:19:23 - 1:21:52 (02:29)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses using cards as a problem-solving tool, either by having a set of possibilities to review or by drawing a single card during a dilemma in a work situation. They are particularly helpful in improvised contexts, such as playing a musical instrument.