Built Quote by Clay Shirky
“More interesting than thinking about whats possible in 10 years is thinking whats possible now but that no one has built.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Future of Innovation, 2010
Imagination should focus on immediate possibilities, not distant speculation, to drive creation.
In simple terms: Focus on now.
Act on present ideas.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- startup planning
- product design
- team brainstorming
- rapid prototyping
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you build today?
- How do you balance short‑term action with long‑term vision?
Future planning can be neglected if only present focus remains.