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Innovation emerges from countless iterations and failures from "summary" of How to Fly a Horse by Kevin Ashton
At the heart of innovation lies a process that is often overlooked or misunderstood: iteration. Iteration is not just about making small tweaks or improvements to an existing idea, but rather about going back to the drawing board and starting anew. It is about constantly challenging assumptions, testing new hypotheses, and being willing to fail in the pursuit of something better. The truth is that innovation is messy, unpredictable, and full of failure. It is not a linear path from idea to success, but rather a winding road with many twists and turns. Some of the greatest innovations in history were not the result of a single stroke of genius, but rather the culmination of countless iterations and failures. Think of Thomas Edison and his lightbulb, or the Wright brothers and their airplane - these breakthroughs were the result of tireless experimentation and relentless persistence. Innovation is not about getting it right the first time, but rather about being willing to fail, learn from those failures, and try again. It is about embracing uncertainty and being comfortable with ambiguity. It is about taking risks and pushing the boundaries of what is possible. This is why iteration is so crucial to the innovation process - it allows us to refine our ideas, uncover new possibilities, and ultimately create something truly groundbreaking.- Remember that innovation is not about getting it perfect on the first try. It is about being willing to iterate, fail, and iterate again until you find the breakthrough you are looking for. This is the essence of innovation - a messy, unpredictable, and ultimately rewarding journey towards something truly remarkable.
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