Look for the second right answer.
Interpretation
This quote encourages seeking unconventional solutions rather than settling for the first viable option.
Roger Von Oech's quote suggests that when faced with a problem or decision, it's beneficial to look beyond the obvious or initial solution. This approach encourages creativity and open-mindedness, prompting individuals to explore alternative perspectives that may lead to greater insights and potentially more effective outcomes.
In practice
This quote could be used in a brainstorming session to encourage team members to think outside the box.
If you fall in love with an idea, you won't see the merits of alternative approaches-and will probably miss an opportunity or two. One of life's great pleasures is letting go of a previously cherished idea. Then you're free to look for new ones. What part of your idea are you in love with? What would happen if you kissed it goodbye?
Take advantage of the ambiguity in the world. Look at something and think what else it might be.
We grow up thinking that the best answer is in someone else's brain. Much of our education is an elaborate game of 'guess what's in the teacher's head?' What the world really needs to know right now is what kind of dreams and ideas are in your head.
It's easy to come up with new ideas; the hard part is letting go of what worked for you two years ago, but will soon be out-of-date.
Everyone has a 'risk muscle.' You keep it in shape by trying new things. If you don't, it atrophies. Make a point of using it at least once a day.
Avoid having your ego so close to your position that when your position falls, your ego goes with it.
Do not bring me your successes; they weaken me. Bring me your problems; they strengthen me.
It's a great advantage not to drink among hard-drinking people. You can hold your tongue, and, moreover, you can time any little irregularity of your own so that everybody else is so blind that they don't see or care.
The first proof of a well-ordered mind is to be able to pause and linger within itself.
I had much rather be adorned by beauty of character than by jewels. Jewels are the gift of fortune, character comes from within.
No one's promised anything. You could have the biggest record on radio and sell no records.
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