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# [Minus One, Minus Two](https://www.brainzooming.com/blog/minus-one-minus-two)

 Written by [Mike Brown](https://www.brainzooming.com/blog/author/mike-brown) | Apr 24, 2009 9:50:00 AM

When your creativity is blocked, try simplifying your challenge. Start removing elements that aren't working or seem to be getting in the way.

Is there greater clarity and opportunity to creatively meet your objective?

If so, that's great. If not, take another element away, and keep going.

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