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Original in Progress
Creativity isn’t a lightning bolt; it’s iterative sparks protected from premature judgment.
Seth Thomas
June 12, 2025
You need idea‑doubt and self‑confidence at the same time. — Adam Grant
Good Morning. Original thinkers start slow, collecting options before committing. This procrastination is strategic: more time equals more “remote associates” that fuel novelty.
They also share rough drafts early, gaining diverse angles that refine brilliance. Solitary genius is a cultural myth; real innovation is social.
Lastly, they ship before perfect. Feedback from the real world upgrades v1 better than endless internal tweaks.
Today’s Challenge
Publish or present something at 90 % done and invite critique you can use.
🧠 Fascinating Stimuli:
Book of the Week
 | Kendall Royce’s How to Build Habits for Success is a 124‑page quick‑hit guide that swaps vague “be disciplined” slogans for three practical tools: the Wheel of Life to spotlight priority domains, High‑Impact Habit Mapping to shrink goals into micro‑wins, and a motivational check‑in that roots habits in your personal “why.” It reads fast—think a single coffee break—and its friendly tone feels more like a coach than a lecturer. Check it out! |
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