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“Show me a ten-foot wall and I'll show you an eleven-foot ladder” quote by Peter Bevelin
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““Show me a ten-foot wall and I'll show you an eleven-foot ladder””

Peter Bevelin

About This Quote

Source Book: The Art of Thinking Clearly, 2013

Creative solutions often arise by building on existing constraints rather than ignoring them.

In simple terms: Use constraints to find new opportunities.

Key Takeaway

Turn obstacles into stepping stones.

Themes

creativity problem solving innovation

Mood

inspired pragmatic

Type

motivational strategic

When to use this quote

  • engineering design
  • business strategy
  • personal challenges
  • education

Key Concepts

systems thinking lateral thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • What constraints can you leverage today?
  • When should you discard a constraint?
A Different Perspective

Not all constraints are beneficial; some may limit possibilities.

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