Progress comes from finding better ways to do things. Don't be afraid of innovation. Don't be afraid of ideas that are not your own.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Progress requires seeking improved methods and embracing innovation and others ideas.
- In plain terms
- Keep improving how you work and accept new ideas even if they are not yours.
- What can you take from it?
- Embrace innovation and external ideas to drive progress.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What idea do you resist because it is not yours?
- How can you improve your current workflow?
Another view
Sometimes sticking to proven methods is safer than chasing every new idea.
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