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Raul Cuero Interview Thoughts

I think that there are many ways to apply Cuero's concepts to everyday life. His ideas about having a "universal consciousness" and transcending local thoughts and prejudices can be applied in most discussions, whether it be about a global issue or with someone who may come from a different background. By thinking this way, one can keep an open mind and attempt to learn a new perspective from others, rather than only accepting information that conforms to already-held beliefs.

He also discussed using creativity to change people's expectations of what they think you can do. By doing "the unknown" rather than things that are already expected, even in small ways, people will begin to become more open to new ideas. This can be done in daily life in many situations, simply by thinking about a problem in a different way than before and finding a new solution.

Spending more time in nature and less on electronics is another idea that is easy to apply in daily life. By observing and playing in nature often, it may be easier to get inspiration and improve creativity. He also emphasized conversing with other people as another way to get new ideas. Both of these can be done simply by taking a walk outside, talking to a friend, or finding some social activity to do.

Lastly, another concept that I thought was important is doing everything with intensity, and without the fear of failing in the process. By having this mindset in everyday tasks like working, classes, and homework, it will lead to much better results than doing things half-heartedly or just to the bare minimum. While it is much easier said than done to apply all of these ideas, keeping them in mind and following them whenever possible is a good start to gaining more creativity and success.

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