Accepted Quote by Rosalyn Sussman Yalow
“If you ever have a new idea, and it's really new, you have to expect that it won't be widely accepted immediately. It's a long hard process.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Oral History with Rosalyn Sussman Yalow, 1995
New ideas often face initial resistance and require time and effort to gain acceptance.
In simple terms: New ideas are initially rejected.
Key Takeaway
Persist and refine your idea.
Themes
innovation
resistance
patience
Mood
determined
optimistic
Type
motivational
pragmatic
When to use this quote
- startup pitches
- research proposals
- policy reforms
- creative projects
Key Concepts
social dynamics
diffusion of innovation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you test your idea early?
- What strategies overcome early skepticism?
A Different Perspective
Acceptance may be delayed by entrenched interests or lack of evidence.
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