Desperation is sometimes as powerful an inspirer as genius.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Extreme need can drive creativity and action just as much as natural talent.
- In plain terms
- Being desperate can push you to create like being smart does.
- What can you take from it?
- Necessity often drives innovation more than talent alone.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When has necessity driven your best work?
- Is comfort the enemy of creativity?
Another view
It overlooks that desperation can also lead to poor decisions.
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