We are increasingly likely to find ourselves in places with background music. No composers have thought to write for these modern spaces, which represent 30% of our musical experience.
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Everything is an experiment until it has a deadline. That gives it a destination, context, and a reason.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Deadlines give purpose to experiments by providing a clear goal and context.
This quote by Brian Eno suggests that until something has a deadline, it remains an open-ended experiment without direction. The imposition of a deadline not only establishes a destination but also creates a sense of urgency and significance, allowing individuals to focus their efforts and resources more effectively.
Themes
ExperimentDeadlinePurposeFocusContext
In practice
Example use cases
During a team meeting, you can use this quote to emphasize the importance of setting deadlines to achieve project goals.
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