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“Mapmaking: We get chances to make things different. But to take them we have to be willing to release old crap, not look back to see if it still needs us or to admit we still need it.” quote by Helen S. Rosenau
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““Mapmaking: We get chances to make things different. But to take them we have to be willing to release old crap, not look back to see if it still needs us or to admit we still need it.””

Helen S. Rosenau

About This Quote

Source Interview: Podcast “Future of Cities”, 2022

To innovate, we must discard outdated habits and ideas rather than cling to them.

In simple terms: Letting go of old stuff enables new possibilities.

Key Takeaway

Release old habits to create change.

Themes

innovation change management growth

Mood

reflective determined

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • business transformation
  • personal development
  • team dynamics
  • organizational redesign

Key Concepts

legacy systems psychology of attachment creative risk

Questions to Reflect On

  • What old practice are you holding onto?
  • How can you test if it still serves you?
A Different Perspective

Old habits can be hard to recognize, leading to missed opportunities.

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