Trying to be perfect can cause enough anxiety and frustration to sabotage our creativity.
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Iteration
[it-uh-rey-shuhn]1. A process characterized by early release of a product or idea, and gradual improvement over time in response to continuous feedback. 2. The founding principle behind beta testing and prototypes.
Speed isn't everything. Nonprofit founder Piya Sorcar (TeachAIDS) describes how measured growth and iteration can benefit startups dealing with sensitive issues.
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We don't question random forces in our personal lives or the world around us. But what about in our careers or in business? Why don't we account for unpredictability in these areas?
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The 2012 ALVA winner gives us an incredible inventor's perspective on the creative process. Plus, behind-the-scenes on the making of the award.
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iPod godfather and ALVA Award-winner Tony Fadell shares incredible insights on how to design, build, and ship disruptive products.
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What makes great ideas happen? Or not happen? We surveyed the creative community to track trends in productivity, priorities, and challenges.
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What's the best making-ideas-happen advice you've ever received? Check the top 25 tips and quotes from our army of 99% Twitter followers.
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"Start with questions, not answers," says visionary designer Yves Béhar in this in-depth 99% talk on his seven principles for "holistic making."
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The ego is the enemy of innovation. Economist Tim Harford explains why a complex world demands that we accept our mistakes and adapt rapidly.
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Like it or not, screwing up is an essential part of the creative process. We look at 9 perspectives on failure and contemplate why it’s not so bad.
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