Don't keep forever on the public road, going only where others have gone. Leave the beaten track behind occasionally and dive into the woods. You will be certain to find something you have never seen before, and something worth thinking about to occupy your mind. All really big discoveries are the result of thought.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Following your own path fosters unique insights and mental engagement.
- In plain terms
- Avoid just following others to discover new ideas.
- What can you take from it?
- Diverge from the norm to think deeply.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you last follow your own instinct?
- What path did others take?
Another view
Collaboration often requires following established paths.
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