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“I have multiple ideas per day, all the time. The vast majority of these are completely idiotic. Usually, I just sit on the idea for several months. And if I have not decided that it's idiotic, then it's... might be a good idea.” quote by Luis von Ahn
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“I have multiple ideas per day, all the time. The vast majority of these are completely idiotic. Usually, I just sit on the idea for several months. And if I have not decided that it's idiotic, then it's... might be a good idea.”

Luis von Ahn

About This Quote

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

Ideas constantly arise, most are useless, but delaying judgment lets the good ones surface.

In simple terms: Many ideas appear, most are bad, waiting helps filter.

Key Takeaway

Pause before discarding ideas.

Themes

creativity patience evaluation

Mood

reflective optimistic

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • brainstorming sessions
  • product development
  • research planning
  • personal projects

Key Concepts

idea generation filtering deliberation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you decide which ideas to pursue?
  • What criteria help identify a good idea?
A Different Perspective

Not all ideas survive scrutiny; some may be missed if delayed too long.

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