Always trying Quote by Lee Clow
“If you are always trying to do something great and different and fresh, lots of them are going to be shut down for lots of stupid or good reasons, but you have to keep on trying.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Advertising Panel, 2011
Persistent innovation faces shutdowns, but perseverance is essential despite setbacks.
In simple terms: Keep trying despite failures.
Key Takeaway
Persist in creative pursuits.
Themes
creativity
persistence
innovation
failure
business
Mood
determined
inspirational
Type
business
creative
When to use this quote
- advertising campaigns
- product development
- startup culture
Key Concepts
creative risk
market resistance
entrepreneurial mindset
Questions to Reflect On
- What determines which ideas survive?
- How to stay motivated after rejection?
A Different Perspective
Not all ideas succeed commercially.
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