Nothing, believe me, nothing is more satisfying to me personally than getting a great idea and then beatin' it to death.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author finds immense personal satisfaction in obsessively refining a good idea until it is fully explored or exhausted.
- In plain terms
- Getting a great idea and working on it until it is perfect feels very good.
- What can you take from it?
- Deep exploration of ideas brings personal fulfillment.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much is too much refinement?
- What makes an idea worth pursuing?
Another view
Overworking an idea can sometimes kill its initial spark.
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