Squiggly Careers

Deck of Brilliance: 3 Ways to Think Differently When You’re Stuck at Work

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Feb 17, 2026
They explore a creative card tool that sparks fresh ideas when you feel stuck. Three practical techniques are highlighted: flipping flaws into features, seeing problems from new perspectives, and turning audiences into active testers. Short examples and real-world experiments show how to try each approach quickly at work.
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INSIGHT

Curated Prompts Beat Random Brainstorms

  • The Deck of Brilliance curates proven creative techniques and real examples to spark new thinking.
  • Using it helps you escape silos and build curiosity without needing to be in a creative role.
ADVICE

Turn Flaws Into Distinctive Features

  • Do identify your 'bugs' and consider doubling down on them as defining features.
  • Stop hiding perceived flaws and explore how they could become your distinctive hook.
ANECDOTE

Squiggly Careers' Own 'Bug' Brainstorm

  • Sarah and Helen brainstormed bugs for Squiggly Careers like confusing dual brands and overwhelming content.
  • They used playful ideas like linking logos to reframe confusion as a curious design choice.
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