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“Try any goddam thing you like, no matter how boringly normal or outrageous. If it works, fine. If it doesn't, toss it. Toss it even if you love it.” quote by Stephen King
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“Try any goddam thing you like, no matter how boringly normal or outrageous. If it works, fine. If it doesn't, toss it. Toss it even if you love it.”

Stephen King

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Source Novel: The Dark Tower, 2003

Experimentation is essential; try anything, discard what fails, even if you love it.

In simple terms: Try anything, discard failures.

Key Takeaway

Embrace trial and error.

Themes

creativity risk innovation learning

Mood

curious pragmatic

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • product development
  • personal projects

Key Concepts

iteration failure tolerance artistic freedom

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should you keep a failing idea?
  • How do you decide what to discard?
A Different Perspective

Constant change can be exhausting; know when to persist.

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