Want to be more creative in your thinking and problem solving? Well then pack your bags. A recent study ties creative thinking to living in a foreign country for awhile.
Researchers tested the creativity of business students. Students were given a candle, box of tacks and matches, and were told to construct a way to attach the candle to the wall, so that wax would not drip on the floor.
And it turns out that the length of time spent living abroad is a significant predictor of coming up with the most creative solution.
But, it was only living abroad that rewarded students with increased creativity. Two weeks of hostel hopping don’t count.
I’ve always felt the same basic premise holds when it comes to Vegas.
