Keep on the lookout for novel ideas that others have used successfully. Your idea has to be original only in its adaptation to the problem you're working on.
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The only time I really become discouraged is when I think of all the things I would like to do and the little time I have in which to do them.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Edison expresses frustration over limited time to achieve his ambitions.
In this quote, Thomas A. Edison reflects on the discouraging feeling that arises when one contemplates the vast array of dreams and goals they wish to pursue, contrasted by the realization of finite time to accomplish these aspirations. It highlights the common human struggle between ambition and the constraints of time, suggesting that this tension can often lead to a sense of discouragement.
Themes
TimeAmbitionDiscouragementGoalsDreams
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about pursuing your dreams despite time constraints.
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