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Confidence Quote by Seth Godin

“Taking delight in the journey takes confidence. It pushes the envelope of design.” quote by Seth Godin — Download Open image

“Taking delight in the journey takes confidence. It pushes the envelope of design.”

About This Quote

Source Book: The Icarus Deception, 2012

Finding joy in the creative process builds confidence and pushes design boundaries further.

In simple terms: Joy fuels confident design.

Key Takeaway

Embrace the process.

Themes

creativity confidence design innovation

Mood

enthusiastic optimistic

Type

inspirational practical

When to use this quote

product design
artistic projects
entrepreneurial ventures

Key Concepts

design thinking psychology of flow

Questions to Reflect On

How does joy affect your work?
What design limits are you willing to break?

A Different Perspective

Joy can mask lack of skill if not paired with practice.

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