Hey there,

The biggest lie in business is that some people are naturally creative and others aren't.

I used to believe this myself, while playing the same losing game most do: treating my brain like an infinite filing cabinet for every insight and idea I encountered. The wake-up call came when I realized that the most innovative people aren't born different—they've just built better systems for capturing and connecting ideas. Through years of trial and error, I've developed a creativity machine that turns random sparks into reliable breakthroughs.

Today, I'm going to share my mini-system for building an "idea library" that helps you:

• Automate your idea organization so you can focus on execution

• Convert "I should remember this" into "I can find this instantly"

• Turn random inspiration into actionable sales plays

Let me show you how to build your creativity muscle systematically...

3 Steps To Build A Reliable Creativity System (Even When You're Overwhelmed)

The key to consistent creativity isn't a better memory – it's having a smart system to capture and retrieve ideas effortlessly.

1. Set Up Your Idea Garden

Your mind is like a garden – it needs a place to plant and grow ideas.

The mistake most people make is trying to keep everything in their head. Instead, you need a dedicated tool that makes it effortless to capture insights. I use MyMind.com*, which automatically organizes everything I save using AI-powered tagging.

Stop relying on mental storage and start incubating your ideas with a system that does the heavy lifting for you.

Here’s a 3 min. overview:

(click the image to watch)

For a more in-depth walkthrough - check out this overview.

*Not affiliated, just a huge fan of the tool

2. Create Frictionless Capture Points

The best system is the one you'll actually use.

Mymind has browser extensions and a mobile app that lets you save ideas in two clicks or less. Whether it's a quote, image, competitor strategy, or inspiring article, make it dead simple to capture. The magic happens when capturing ideas becomes seamlessly integrated into your daily workflow.

With the right tools in place, your daily browsing transforms from mindless scrolling into an intentional practice of building your idea library.

3. Build in Regular Review Time

Great ideas are worthless if you can't find them when you need them.

MyMind's search works the way your brain does – remembering a color, a word, or even a vague timeframe is enough to surface exactly what you're looking for. The built-in “Serendipity” feature acts as your personal creativity DJ, spinning up forgotten ideas for your review. These "creative remixes" take less than 3 minutes and can spark your next big breakthrough.

Turn your scattered insights into your secret weapon.

That's it. Here's what you learned today:

• Your brain is for creating ideas, not storing them

• Automatic organization is key – don't waste time manually sorting

• Regular review turns random insights into reliable innovation

Want to get started? Try MyMind's free plan at MyMind.com to begin building your creativity system.

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PS...If you're enjoying The Systematic Sales Leader, please consider referring this edition to a friend. They'll get the exact systems I use to save 10+ hours every week.