The document discusses creative thinking and generating ideas by thinking outside the box. It explains that thinking convergently relies on existing information and patterns, while divergent thinking goes beyond what is known to cross boundaries in the mind. To think creatively outside the box, one must allow divergent thinking and combine divergent and convergent approaches. Common barriers to thinking outside the box include feeling ideas must have been done before, and resisting new ideas that challenge the status quo. The key is resisting the urge to go back inside the box and valuing long-term thinking over fast responses.