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The Wright brothers didn't contemplate the staying on the ground of things. Alexander Graham Bell didn't contemplate the noncommunication of things. Thomas Edison didn't contemplate the darkness of things. In order to float an idea into your reality, you must be willing to do a somersault into the unconceivable and land on your feet, contemplating what you want instead of what you don't have.
Wayne Dyer
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What this quote means

To achieve great things, focus on possibilities rather than limitations.

Wayne Dyer emphasizes that innovation and progress require a shift in perspective. Rather than contemplating what holds us back or what is absent, we should embrace the potential of our ideas and take bold actions, akin to a somersault, that lead us towards our desired outcomes. The examples of the Wright brothers, Alexander Graham Bell, and Thomas Edison illustrate the necessity of thinking beyond the conventional boundaries and striving for what can be accomplished.

Themes

InnovationPerspectivePossibilityCreativityAction

In practice

Example use cases

In a motivational speech about overcoming obstacles, this quote can be used to inspire creativity and resilience.

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