Blank Page to Breakthrough: Beating the 2024 Slump with a Walk and a Workout

Published on 10 January 2024

Creative Stagnation to Inspiration


Here’s the truth: 2 weeks into 2024, and I was staring at a blank page.

No groundbreaking ideas, no bursts of creativity. Just me, a blank document, and a blinking cursor. Sound like your January?


Here’s where it gets interesting.

I went for a walk.

I walked for hours, then hit the gym. I did everything OTHER than try to force an idea. And guess what? That’s when the magic happened.


Suddenly, I’m hit with a wave of ideas.


Ideas started flowing when I stopped trying to chase them down.

Not just any ideas, but those that could pivot the entire direction of what I’m doing. (The thing I need to manage here is not letting these ideas distract from my main objectives - more on that later).

I know it’s cliche, but getting away from your desk and stretching your legs DOES HELP!


So how can you benefit from this concept in your businesses?


👉 Embrace the Chaos: Set up regular sessions (call them what you want – hackathons, brainstorming sessions, idea jams). The point is to create a space where these so-called ‘distractions’ become viable projects.

👉 MVPs Over Everything: Prototype these ideas. Keep them lean, test them fast. This way, you’re not derailing your main objectives but exploring potential game-changers on the side.


So, here’s my new take on things for this year: 2024 isn’t about sticking to the script. It’s about writing it as you go. Embrace the unexpected, test new waters, and who knows – you might just hit gold.

About the author: Jon Munson

As a Digital Delivery and Operations Consultant, I have honed my skills while working with some of the most dynamic and innovative digital agencies in the industry. I've had the opportunity to work with teams that are punching well above their weight, and I understand the unique challenges they need to overcome.

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