New Ideas Are Not Born

If You Fall In Love With An Idea, You Won't See The Merits Of Alternative Approaches-and Will Probably Miss An Opportunity Or Two. One Of Life's Great Pleasures Is Letting Go Of A Previously Cherished Idea. Then You're Free To Look For New Ones. What Part Of Your Idea Are You In Love With? What Would Happen If You Kissed It Goodbye?

Most People Think Of Success And Failure As Opposites, But They Both Are Products Of The Same Process.

Look For The Second Right Answer.

New Ideas Are Not Born In A Conforming Environment.

It's Difficult To Get Your Creative Juices Flowing If You're Always Being Practical, Following Rules, Afraid To Make Mistakes, Not Looking Into Outside Areas, Or Under The Influence Of Any Of The Other Mental Locks.