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People who earn the label "creative" are really just people who_x000D_ _x000D_ come up with more combinations of ideas, find interesting ones faster,_x000D_ _x000D_ and are willing to try them out. The problem is that most schools_x000D_ _x000D_ and organizations train us out of those habits.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Creativity is about combining ideas and experimenting, but traditional systems often suppress this.
In this quote, Guy Kawasaki emphasizes that creativity is not an innate trait but a skill that can be developed through the combination of different ideas and a willingness to experiment. He critiques educational systems and organizations that stifle creative thinking by discouraging risk-taking and exploration, suggesting that true creativity flourishes in environments that encourage innovative thinking and collaboration.
Themes
CreativityEducationInnovationIdeasExperimentation
In practice
Example use cases
During a workshop on innovative teaching methods, this quote can be used to encourage educators to embrace creative approaches in their classrooms.
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