When you've been looking for something and can't find it, ask yourself the question:

Twice today, I thought I had lost something in my apartment. I looked around, and re-looked in all the same places. I got stuck, and then I remembered that question.

Likewise, I was so frustrated with my career-search problem, telling myself, "Well, I've read all the good books on the topic, I've introspected on this issue for years, I've asked everybody for advice, and nothing seems to work." I then asked myself, "Okay, where else haven't I looked?" I then realized I hadn't looked to religion. I then picked up a copy of The Purpose Driven Life and it immediately gave me a whole host of ideas and moved me forward. If you're an atheist, look to religion. If you're devout, look at science. If you're an introvert, ask someone, anyone. If you're an extrovert, turn off your phone, shut off your MySpace, and meditate on it.

Even if the answers aren't in that other place, the very process of dipping into untapped wells will stir your creative juices.