Yo no busco, yo encuentro.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Picasso emphasizes action and discovery over passive searching. He believes results come from engagement rather than seeking.
- In plain terms
- I focus on finding things through doing rather than looking for them.
- What can you take from it?
- Take action to discover results instead of waiting to find them.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What have you found while busy doing other things?
- How often do you plan instead of act?
Another view
Sometimes searching is necessary before finding can occur.
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