Creativity and productivity are not opposing forces, but rather complementary aspects of a productive workflow. By understanding the four Ps of creativity - Persons, Products, Processes, and Press - individuals can harness their creative potential to achieve more innovative solutions. Five hacks for creative thinkers include inducing psychological distance by taking a step back from problems, saving high-priority tasks for "flow" hours when productivity is highest, placing constraints on oneself to stimulate creative thinking, optimizing neurochemical balance through stress reduction and sleep, and using tools that facilitate networked thought such as mind mapping and sketching. By implementing these strategies, individuals can foster creativity and enhance their productivity without losing focus or wasting time.