@Giacomo’s newsletter blew my mind—turns out, simply walking can supercharge your creative thinking. A Stanford study found that 81% of participants were more creative while walking, with an average boost in creative output of 60%!
Think about it: a quick walk around the block could be the secret to solving your next big problem.
@Giacomo, do you think this applies to more intense physical activities like running, or is there something unique about the natural pace of walking?
What’s your go-to activity when you need a creative spark?
Every day where I don’t get my usual walk feels off.
Recently I talked to someone about getting to the office from the hotel we were staying at. He complained that it would take 30 minutes, calling it a waste of time, saying he’d rather take public transport. I told him I’d much rather walk the 30 min than sit in a bus for 10.
He looked at me like I was the dumbest person in the world.
It was until I basically decided it’s more important than other things that can wait. Now I do a long walk for about an hour and a half or 2 a day. Funny how everything else still manages to get done!
"Walk your way to creativity."
@Giacomo’s newsletter blew my mind—turns out, simply walking can supercharge your creative thinking. A Stanford study found that 81% of participants were more creative while walking, with an average boost in creative output of 60%!
Think about it: a quick walk around the block could be the secret to solving your next big problem.
@Giacomo, do you think this applies to more intense physical activities like running, or is there something unique about the natural pace of walking?
What’s your go-to activity when you need a creative spark?
Good read Giacomo!
Every day where I don’t get my usual walk feels off.
Recently I talked to someone about getting to the office from the hotel we were staying at. He complained that it would take 30 minutes, calling it a waste of time, saying he’d rather take public transport. I told him I’d much rather walk the 30 min than sit in a bus for 10.
He looked at me like I was the dumbest person in the world.
Thanks a lot Rasmus!
I, like you, love walking. Who cares what other people think?
If they think like that, they are the dumb ones.
I Like this - how much do you walk a day? Do you intentionally carve out time for it?
Thanks Zan!
I have a dog that forces me to do it at least 3x a day 🙂 It’s easier that way.
Ah - well that definitely solves the problem!
Is it challenging for you to find time for it?
It was until I basically decided it’s more important than other things that can wait. Now I do a long walk for about an hour and a half or 2 a day. Funny how everything else still manages to get done!
That’s amazing!
Well done, Zan!
And yes, time management is really an interesting topic.
I thought I had very little time. Now with a daughter I know how fool I was to think that.
I manage to accomplish more now vs. before, because I’m extremely focused.
Great post Giacomo, and love the voice over as well I think it's a great addition!
I've started walking more often now and feel much more creative and calm as a result.
Thanks Stefano!
Walking can solve a lot of things🙂