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“When a person has swum, traveled, run a lathe, planted flowers, ridden a motorcycle, made wine, painted a picture, parachuted, he has increased the fund from which he may draw for new figural developments. In other words, as the background of his experience becomes more diversified, it also…” quote by Erving Polster
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“When a person has swum, traveled, run a lathe, planted flowers, ridden a motorcycle, made wine, painted a picture, parachuted, he has increased the fund from which he may draw for new figural developments. In other words, as the background of his experience becomes more diversified, it also becomes potentially more harmonious with a whole range of happenings.”

Erving Polster

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Diverse experiences broaden one’s creative and emotional resources.

In simple terms: Varied experiences expand creative potential.

Key Takeaway

Seek varied life experiences.

Themes

growth experience creativity

Mood

inspirational reflective

Type

psychological motivational

When to use this quote

  • travel
  • hobbies
  • skill learning
  • art projects

Key Concepts

personal development psychological flexibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • What new activity could you try this month?
  • How does variety influence your problem solving?
A Different Perspective

Time constraints limit experience accumulation.

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