“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?”
Its a quote by Roger von Oech. I sometimes ask people do they want any help reviewing how they invest their money? Most people say no. Yet beforehand, I asked if they are open-minded; the answer is almost always yes. But what they really mean is I’m not open-minded today. They don’t see the merits of alternative approaches or perspectives. Inevitably, they will miss opportunities. Whilst we all have many things that eat our attention, there will be times to revisit whether you need to kiss goodbye to what you are doing. The hope is that you decide to be open-minded before its too late to be
Roger von Oech is one of the pioneers behind the creative revolution in business. His book, A Whack on the Side of the Head, is a perfect blend of fun, imagination, and surprises. A speaker, toymaker, and author, von Oech and has been providing creativity consulting services for big names like Apple, IBM, Disney, Sony and Intel.