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Creativity Quote by H. Jackson Brown, Jr

“Keep a note pad and pencil on your bedside table. Million-dollar ideas sometimes strike at 3 A.M.” quote by H. Jackson Brown, Jr
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“Keep a note pad and pencil on your bedside table. Million-dollar ideas sometimes strike at 3 A.M.”

H. Jackson Brown, Jr

About This Quote

Source Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen R. Covey, 1989

Keeping a not and pencil nearby helps capture late-night ideas before they fade.

In simple terms: Write down late-night ideas.

Key Takeaway

Always have a notebook ready.

Themes

creativity productivity habits

Mood

reflective motivational

Type

practical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • entrepreneurship
  • personal projects

Key Concepts

Idea capture nighttime inspiration

Questions to Reflect On

  • How often do you miss a good idea?
  • What system can you improve to capture thoughts?
A Different Perspective

Ideas may be fleeting if not recorded promptly.

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