I begin with an idea and then it becomes something else.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He notes that initial ideas often evolve into something different during the creative process.
- In plain terms
- I start with an idea, but it changes along the way.
- What can you take from it?
- Creativity involves flexibility and change.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you prefer planning or improvising?
- When did an idea change you?
Another view
Sometimes sticking to the original idea is necessary to complete a task.
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