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One special trick I've used is to write an idea down when I have it. Another is to write more often to unearth my ideas. What's more valuable that storing existing knowledge is generating new knowledge.

You won't reach your maximum potential if you only try keeping knowledge in your head.

  The power of the unaided mind is highly overrated.
  Without external aids, deep, sustained reasoning is
  difficult.

  - Don Norman