When something's made in the smallest volume - as a one-off couture piece - or in large quantities, deep care is critical to determine authentic, successful design and, ultimately, manufacture.
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We say no to a lot of things so we can invest an incredible amount of care on what we do.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Prioritizing our commitments allows us to focus our efforts on what truly matters.
This quote by Jonathan Ive emphasizes the importance of saying no to lesser priorities in order to devote more time and energy to the things that genuinely deserve our attention and care. It suggests that by selectively choosing our engagements and projects, we can produce work that reflects our best efforts and creativity.
Themes
FocusPrioritizationCareCommitmentAttention
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about time management and creativity.
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