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Adam Grant
04/27/16
@ TED
Many great originals in history, like Leonardo da Vinci and Martin Luther King Jr., were procrastinators, which allowed them to explore diverse ideas and improvise effectively.
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The surprising habits of original thinkers | Adam Grant | TED
@ TED
04/27/16
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Adam Grant
04/27/16
@ TED
Procrastinating can be a vice for productivity but a virtue for creativity, as many originals start quickly but finish slowly, allowing for deeper exploration of ideas.
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Adam Grant
04/27/16
@ TED
Procrastination allows time to incubate ideas, leading to unexpected leaps in creativity, as it keeps the task active in the back of your mind.
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Adam Grant
04/27/16
@ TED
Research shows that moderate procrastinators are rated as more creative than those who rush to complete tasks early or those who procrastinate excessively.
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Adam Grant
04/27/16
@ TED
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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Adam Grant
04/27/16
@ TED
Originals are nonconformists who not only have new ideas but also take action to champion them, driving creativity and change in the world.
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Michael Gelb
12/13/24
@ Chris Williamson
Leonardo believed that men of genius sometimes work best when they work least, emphasizing the importance of oscillation between intense work and taking breaks to allow ideas to develop.
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Michael Gelb
12/13/24
@ Chris Williamson
Leonardo's principle of 'Sfumato' reflects the ability to embrace ambiguity and the unknown, which is a hallmark of highly creative individuals.
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Michael Gelb
12/13/24
@ Chris Williamson
Thinking like Leonardo da Vinci allows us to tap into our phenomenal unlimited potential and utilize our incredible brains effectively.
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Adam Grant
04/27/16
@ TED
The greatest originals are the ones who fail the most because they are the ones who try the most.