Take advantage of the ambiguity in the world. Look at something and think what else it might be.

There is a close relationship between the "ha-ha" of humor and the "aha!" of discovery.

Am I Getting Lazy? Am I Too Busy? Am I Becoming Arrogant? Am I Getting Timid? If you answer 'yes' to any one of these questions, that's your warning to Kick that attitude!

Take advantage of the ambiguity in the world. Look at something and think what else it might be.

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?

New ideas are not born in a conforming environment.

It's important for the explorer to be willing to be led astray.