Ashtrays Quote by Sara Genn
“Rules are, like an ashtray-in-progress, meant to be thrown, poked and reshaped to suit yourself.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Creative Process, Sara Genn, 2019
Rules are provisional tools that should be adapted, challenged, and reshaped to fit personal needs.
In simple terms: Rules are flexible, not rigid.
Key Takeaway
Adapt rules to serve you.
Themes
creativity
flexibility
individualism
Mood
thoughtful
motivational
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- personal goal setting
- team dynamics
- creative brainstorming
Key Concepts
adaptation
personalization
challenge
Questions to Reflect On
- What rules have you outgrown?
- How can you redesign a rule to better suit you?
A Different Perspective
Rigid rules can stifle innovation.
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