If you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself, and make a change.
Michael JacksonRead
Creative ideas are often attacked because people oppose change or do not understand new concepts.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Creative ideas can face opposition due to people's resistance to change and unfamiliarity with new concepts.
This quote by Henry Heimlich highlights the common reaction that innovative ideas can provoke, as they often challenge established norms and provoke discomfort in those who are accustomed to the status quo. When individuals encounter new concepts, their initial instinct may be to reject them due to fear of change or a lack of understanding, which can stifle creativity and progress.
Themes
CreativeIdeasChangeOppositionUnderstandingNew Concepts
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about innovative business strategies, this quote can be used to remind the team that resistance is often natural when introducing new ideas.
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