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The visionary starts with a clean sheet of paper, and re-imagines the world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Visionaries envision new possibilities and innovate by thinking from scratch.
This quote by Malcolm Gladwell emphasizes the importance of creativity and imagination in achieving remarkable change. It suggests that true visionaries are those who are able to discard preconceived notions and start fresh, allowing them to perceive the world in unique ways and reimagine its potential.
Themes
VisionaryImaginationInnovationCreativityChange
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a business meeting to encourage creative thinking.
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