Started Jumping Quote by Eric von Hippel
““Then I remembered the "Chip," a small experimental board we had built with footstraps, and thought "it's dumb not to use this for jumping." That's when I first started jumping with footstraps and discovering controlled flight. I could go so much faster””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Talk on Innovation, 2005
Realizing a simple tool can unlock new capabilities, leading to faster, controlled movement.
In simple terms: A small board enabled faster, controlled jumps.
Key Takeaway
Leverage simple tools for breakthroughs.
Themes
innovation
experimentation
technology
Mood
enthusiastic
curious
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- sports training
- product development
- DIY projects
- creative engineering
Key Concepts
human factors
design thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- What simple tools could you repurpose?
- How does experimentation drive progress?
A Different Perspective
Requires skill to safely use new methods.
