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“Big breakthrough ideas often seem nuts the first time you see them.” quote by Marc Andreessen
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“Big breakthrough ideas often seem nuts the first time you see them.”

Marc Andreessen

About This Quote

Source Book: The Innovator’s Dilemma, 2004

Radical ideas often appear absurd before they prove transformative

In simple terms: New ideas seem crazy at first

Key Takeaway

Embrace unconventional ideas early

Themes

innovation risk creativity

Mood

optimistic curious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • startup pitches
  • research proposals
  • artistic projects
  • policy reform

Key Concepts

Disruption paradigm shift visionary thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • What crazy idea could change your field?
  • How to test wild ideas safely?
A Different Perspective

Not all “nuts” ideas succeed; discernment needed

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