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Adam Grant

04/27/16

@ TED

The key to being original is to avoid the leap from thinking 'I'm crap' to 'the first few drafts are always crap, and I'm just not there yet.'

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The surprising habits of original thinkers | Adam Grant | TED

@ TED

The surprising habits of original thinkers | Adam Grant | TED

04/27/16

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Original thinkers are more afraid of failing to try than of failing itself; they understand that inaction leads to greater regrets than actions that don't succeed.

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Don't overthink your approach; getting something out there and iterating based on feedback is more important than perfecting every detail.

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Original thinkers often feel the same fear and doubt as everyone else, but they manage it differently.

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Persistence and conviction about your idea are crucial, as many ideas that initially seem bad can end up being huge successes.

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It's important to brainstorm and spend time developing unique content ideas, as most content ends up being derivative and fails to stand out.

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Persistence is key in startups; even if your first idea fails, keep iterating and you will eventually find something that works.