FULL Creative Library discussion

A thread to discuss....



What do Apple CEO Steve Jobs, comedian Chris Rock, prize-winning architect Frank Gehry, and the story developers at Pixar films all have in common? Bestselling author Peter Sims found that rather than start with a big idea or plan a whole project in advance, they make a methodical series of little bets, learning critical information from lots of little failures and from small but significant wins. Reporting on a fascinating range of research, from the psychology of creative blocks to the influential field of design thinking, Sims offers engaging and illuminating accounts of breakthrough innovators at work, and a whole new way of thinking about how to navigate uncertain situations and unleash our untapped creative powers.


Post your thoughts, comments and queries!

I have begun reading Little Bets, and the point that resonates most with me so far is that failure is endemic and part of success. We all have to be willing to fail, and keep failing, and keep learning, and keep improving to find our way to success. I really like this quote from Edison who famously said a lot about failure. Edison said, “I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.” and “Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” and “Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration.”

This is a recurring theme of the book and, of life, that we should keep failing, keep learning to improve. I will keep reading and hope others join the discussion.