Come up Quote by John Cleese
“We need to be in the open mode when we are pondering a problem, but, once we come up with a solution, we must then switch to the closed mode to implement it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Creative Process Talk, John Cleese, 2018
Problem solving benefits from open, exploratory thinking, then closed, focused execution for implementation.
In simple terms: Explore then focus.
Balance openness and closure.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- design thinking
- software development
- project management
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When do you stay open too long?
- How to transition smoothly?
Switching modes can cause indecision.