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“We feel that the only way to move forward, the only way to have anything happen or have an audience be aware of what we are doing, is to continually come up with something new. So if there's a period when things aren't going as well, the alternative isn't to just get lazy and do nothing. For us…” quote by Russell Mael
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“We feel that the only way to move forward, the only way to have anything happen or have an audience be aware of what we are doing, is to continually come up with something new. So if there's a period when things aren't going as well, the alternative isn't to just get lazy and do nothing. For us, the alternative is to prove everybody wrong.”

Russell Mael

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Source Interview: Music industry discussion, 2019

Continuous innovation is essential; stagnation leads to proving skeptics wrong.

In simple terms: Keep creating new ideas to stay relevant.

Key Takeaway

Never settle; keep innovating.

Themes

creativity innovation competition

Mood

energetic optimistic

Type

inspirational strategic

When to use this quote

  • product development
  • marketing campaigns
  • artistic projects

Key Concepts

disruptive thinking audience engagement

Questions to Reflect On

  • What new idea will you pursue?
  • How do you handle creative burnout?
A Different Perspective

Innovation can be costly and risky.

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