Overview
Two‑phase creativity divides your work into a high‑speed production phase and a slower reflection phase. You do not mix them. In the first phase, you generate without judgment. In the second, you shape and refine.This mirrors how many creative systems work in nature: first abundance, then selection. You let the mind produce a large quantity of raw material, then return later to choose what matters.
Phase One: Production
- Capture ideas quickly without polishing.
- Use speech, rapid typing, or shorthand.
- Aim for volume and breadth.
- Avoid rereading or editing.
Phase Two: Reflection
- Summarize and cluster ideas.
- Identify repeating themes and strong seeds.
- Use AI to create drafts, outlines, or narratives.
- Decide which ideas to pursue and which to archive.
Benefits
- Preserved momentum: You do not stall during creation.
- Reduced fatigue: You are not multitasking in your head.
- Higher quality: Reflection happens when you are fresh.
Example
You spend a commute generating a raw stream of ideas. Later, at home, you listen to an AI‑generated summary and choose three threads to pursue. The work feels light because each phase is focused.Design Principles
- Keep phases physically separated when possible.
- Use different tools or settings to signal phase changes.
- Trust that capturing is enough; judgment can wait.