Asks Quote by Dale Dauten
“If you want to be creative in your company, your career, your life, all it takes is one easy step...the extra one. When you encounter a familiar plan, you just ask one question: "What ELSE could we do?"”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Creative Habit, Twyla Tharp, 2003
Creativity is sparked by asking “what else” to expand familiar plans, adding a small extra effort.
In simple terms: Ask “what else” to boost creativity.
Key Takeaway
Add one extra idea each time.
Themes
creativity
innovation
mindset
growth
problem solving
Mood
inspired
curious
Type
motivational
practical
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- product design
- personal projects
- career development
Key Concepts
design thinking
incremental improvement
curiosity
Questions to Reflect On
- What extra step could you add now?
- How does “what else” change your perspective?
A Different Perspective
May lead to analysis paralysis if overused.
