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It’s very hard to have ideas. It’s very hard to put yourself out there, it’s very hard to be vulnerable, but those people who do that are the dreamers, the thinkers and the creators. They are the magic people of the world.
Amy Poehler
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What this quote means

Having ideas and being vulnerable is challenging, but those who dare to do so are often the most creative individuals.

In this quote, Amy Poehler emphasizes the difficulty of generating ideas and the courage required to express oneself openly. She highlights that those who embrace vulnerability and share their thoughts and creativity are the dreamers and innovators, contributing significantly to the world with their unique insights and ideas.

Themes

CreativityVulnerabilityIdeasImaginationDreamers

In practice

Example use cases

This quote could inspire a team during a brainstorming session to encourage open expression of ideas.

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