I can Quote by Tom Riley
“The minute you're offered another option, you're like, "You mean, I can watch this every week, if I want to, or twice this week, if I need to, and not next week, if I don't have time?" I didn't even realize it was something we wanted or needed, which is where all great innovations come from.”
About This Quote
When presented with choices, we often overlook the desire or need behind them, yet recognizing this awareness fuels innovation.
In simple terms: Seeing choices reveals hidden needs that spark new ideas.
Key Takeaway
Identify hidden needs in options to innovate.
Themes
creativity
choice
innovation
awareness
Mood
curious
insightful
Type
observational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- product development
- marketing strategy
- personal decision making
- team brainstorming
Key Concepts
psychology
design thinking
need discovery
Questions to Reflect On
- What needs are hidden in your current options?
- How can you surface these needs?
A Different Perspective
People may ignore subtle cues, missing opportunities.
![“If people want to watch that five hours [of stream show] on their own terms in their own schedule. It needs to work if somebody wants to stop after an hour and a half or stop after half an hour. People talk about it like food. Like, "I just want to let you know I'm saving it." They talk about it…” quote by Jill Soloway](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/885/jill-soloway-12619_facts_if-people-want-to-watch-that-five-hours_723842.jpg)
![“Prior to [streaming], the idea of sitting down and watching a show every week seemed like a great idea.” quote by Tom Riley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8cb/tom-riley-19891_down-and_prior-to-streaming-the-idea-of-sitting-d_250092.jpg)
