I've always run by the hierarchy of 'If not funny, interesting. If not interesting, hot. If not hot, bizarre. If not bizarre, break something.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Stewart describes a priority list for content creation, starting with humor and ending with chaos.
- In plain terms
- He ranks ideas by how funny or wild they are.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize value or interest when choosing what to share.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is your hierarchy for creative ideas?
- When is breaking something worth the risk?
Another view
A rigid hierarchy may limit unexpected creative breakthroughs.
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