I think having a couple drinks or smoking a little weed can help you get the seeds of ideas. But I'm not talking about whipping out a laptop in the bar. More li

I think having a couple drinks or smoking a little weed can help you get the seeds of ideas. But I'm not talking about whipping out a laptop in the bar. More like telling yourself you're going to stop working for the night, have a bowl, watch a movie, maybe surf HN or Reddit a bit and read whatever you want. If you happen to have what feels like an idea or an aha moment, send yourself a short email. I've done this a few times to great success, but I attribute it more to allowing myself an evening off to rest and relax rather than any specific substance. I'm also talking about moderation not getting completely wasted.