We were taking our inspiration from the high and the low; the biggest ideas, and the dumbest ideas.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Creativity draws from a wide spectrum of sources, ranging from profound concepts to trivial ones.
- In plain terms
- We get ideas from both serious and silly sources.
- What can you take from it?
- Value all sources of inspiration, not just the serious ones.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you find your best ideas?
- Can a silly idea lead to something great?
Another view
Not all dumb ideas lead to useful results.
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