Money motivates neither the best people, nor the best in people. It can move the body and influence the mind, but it cannot touch the heart or move the spirit; that is reserved for belief, principle, and morality.
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The problem is never how to get new, innovative thoughts into your mind, but how to get old ones out.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Innovation requires clearing outdated ideas from our minds rather than just seeking new ones.
Dee Hock's quote highlights the challenge of innovation, emphasizing that the key to fostering new, creative thoughts lies in removing outdated or entrenched ideas. It suggests that our minds can become cluttered with old beliefs and practices that hinder our ability to think differently and embrace fresh perspectives.
Themes
InnovationThoughtsIdeasChangeCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a workshop about creativity and innovation.
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