We must treat ideas somewhat as though they were baby…
“We must treat ideas somewhat as though they were baby fish. Throw thousands out into the waters. Only a handful will survive but that is plenty.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Ideas should be released widely like baby fish; only a few will survive, but that's sufficient.
In simple terms: Release many ideas; few will succeed.
Key Takeaway
Encourage prolific idea generation.
Themes
creativity
risk
innovation
Mood
advice
inspirational
Type
Advertising:0
Baby:0
Fishes:0
Handful:0
Ideas:1
Plenty:0
Treats:0
Water:0
Ideas Somewhat:0
Handful Survive:0
Throw Thousands:0
Treat Ideas:0
When to use this quote
- Not all ideas get adequate support.
Key Concepts
brainstorming
startup incubation
research funding
artistic creation
Questions to Reflect On
- optimistic
- experimental
A Different Perspective
How many ideas do you generate daily?;What criteria determine which ideas survive?