It hinders the creative work of the mind if the intellect examines too closely the ideas as they pour in.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Overthinking ideas as they arise can block creativity.
- In plain terms
- Don't analyze your ideas too soon if you want to create freely.
- What can you take from it?
- Let ideas flow before judging them.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you start analyzing your ideas?
- How do you protect your creative flow?
Another view
Some analysis is necessary to refine work later.
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