"Think off-center"
Simplified meaning
To "think off-center" means to approach problems and situations from a different angle than usual. Imagine you're trying to solve a puzzle. If you keep looking at it the same way and nothing changes, you won't find the solution. But if you turn the puzzle upside down or view it from a different side, you might suddenly see how the pieces fit together.
For example, consider a business that always advertises in newspapers. Sales are dropping, so instead of spending more on the same ads, someone suggests using social media or creating a funny video. This new strategy attracts people in a way the old method didn't.
In your own life, if you're having trouble studying, instead of doing the same thing over and over, you might try studying in short bursts instead of long hours, or making colorful notes instead of plain ones. By shifting your perspective or using a new approach, you can often find better solutions.
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Alternative thinking Creativity Fresh perspective Innovation Nonconformity Originality Unconventional Unique
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