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“...the proper response to a lousy idea is not to stop thinking. It is to come up with a better idea.” quote by Kevin Kelly
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““...the proper response to a lousy idea is not to stop thinking. It is to come up with a better idea.””

Kevin Kelly

About This Quote

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

When an idea fails, generate a better one instead of abandoning thinking.

In simple terms: Replace bad ideas with better ones.

Key Takeaway

Iterate creatively.

Themes

creativity problem solving resilience

Mood

optimistic determined

Type

business inspirational

When to use this quote

  • product development
  • writing
  • strategic planning

Key Concepts

innovation design thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • What bad ideas have you improved?
  • When should you discard an idea?
A Different Perspective

Not all ideas can be salvaged; sometimes discarding is wiser.

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