24: Why Your Best Ideas Happen When You Step Away

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• Essay: Why Your Best Ideas Happen When You Step Away
• Quote: Beware the busy
• Visual: Zoom out

Why Your Best Ideas Happen When You Step Away

Have you ever noticed your best ideas come when you’re not working?

It might seem counterintuitive, but stepping away from the grind could be the smartest move you make this weekend. Big problems often solve themselves when you give your brain room to breathe.

Here’s what I’ve learned: I used to think grinding harder was the only way to get ahead. But one morning, after hours of spinning my wheels on a problem, I laced up my running shoes and went for a jog.

No phone. No agenda. Just 30 minutes of quiet and a good sweat.

By the time I got back, the solution was crystal clear. Stepping away wasn’t slacking off—it was the key to getting unstuck.

Why does this work?
When you take a break, your brain enters a mode that boosts creativity and clarity. It’s like rebooting a frozen computer. Add physical movement, and you unlock a whole new level of problem-solving.

Here’s your weekend experiment:

1. Block 30 minutes today or tomorrow to unplug.
2. Go for a walk, run, or just sit quietly.
3. Resist the urge to check your phone.

You’ll be amazed how much clarity comes from doing less.

Closing thought:
Sometimes, slowing down on the weekend is the fastest way to power through your week.

—Jon

A Visual: Zoom out and you'll see everything will work out

Source: Ash Lamb

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—Jon

Jon Giganti Author. Speaker. Leader.

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