Keep on the lookout for novel ideas that others have used successfully. Your idea has to be original only in its adaptation to the problem you're working on.
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It is astonishing what an effort it seems to be for many people to put their brains definitely and systematically to work.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Effective thinking requires deliberate effort and organization.
This quote by Thomas A. Edison highlights the common struggle many individuals face when attempting to engage their minds in a structured and systematic manner. It emphasizes that while ideas may flow freely, the challenge lies in concentrating and organizing thoughts to maximize creativity and productivity.
Themes
EffortThinkingProductivityCreativityOrganization
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a workshop about productivity techniques.
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