Imagination has been described by many wise men as the biggest strength of human beings. It has even been said to be the sole difference between humans and all other animals on the planet. Such statements, although being simple, carry a lot of significance and weight. For example, they mean that the reason for the rise of human civilization is nothing but the fact that humans can imagine how they want the future to be for them. While in the earlier stages, these imaginations were more about basic stone tools and safety, in the modern world they have converted into being rich and successful. Resultantly, by the same logic, it stands to reason that imagination and creativity are very important for a person to become rich and successful.
Conversely, man's only limitation is also his imagination. This means that any limitation that you think you have is a result of your own limited imagination. Therefore, if you think you are not smart enough to achieve something or suffer from an inferiority complex, you should realize that you are holding yourself back from achieving great things. Similarly, lack of confidence is also something that is self imposed rather than an inherent thing. In terms of the practical aspect of imagination, there are primarily two imaginative faculty functions. Consider the following:
1. Synthetic imagination: Synthetic imagination can be best described as the ability of a person to use already learnt information to create something new. In different words, the establishment of a corollary or new combination with the help of already established concepts, methods, idea or plans can be defined as synthetic imagination. For example, if you set up a new company by taking the best practices of other companies then you would be practicing synthetic imagination.
2. Creative imagination: Creative imagination, as opposed to synthetic imagination, is a process through which you actually create something new. This is why, in most cases, creative imagination comes through due to inspirations and hunches. Therefore, with the help of creative imagination you would be coming up with the raw material for synthetic imagination.
For you to be successful in life, you have to use either or both forms of imaginative faculties. While being rich is easily possible within the realms of synthetic imagination, being a legend may only be possible with the help of creative imagination. At the same time, while the latter will require more effort and sacrifices, the former will come a little easier. Ideally, you should be using both the creative and synthetic imagination to become successful and rich. It is also worth noting that if you have not used either properly before, then it may be a little difficult in the beginning. However, with practice it actually becomes easier to apply both the concepts and come up with new ideas.