Failed Quote by Kameron Hurley
“There are no failed ideas, just ideas that haven't found their moment yet.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Writing Process, 2018
Ideas may not succeed now, but they can become valuable when circumstances change, urging patience and persistence.
In simple terms: Ideas wait for the right time.
Key Takeaway
Nurture ideas, wait for opportunity.
Themes
creativity
patience
innovation
Mood
hopeful
inquisitive
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- startup pitches
- research projects
- artistic endeavors
- product development
Key Concepts
timing
potential
Questions to Reflect On
- What ideas are you shelving?
- How can you test timing?
A Different Perspective
Not all ideas will ever find a market; some may remain irrelevant.
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