June 19, 2008

New Questions = New Answers = New Ideas

What happens when you ask, "Why are we doing it that way?" 

What happens when you question your assumptions about what is possible?

What happens when looking for answers to new questions you produce new ideas?

Take a look at what happens!


Jun 19, 2008 4:58:37 PM | Creativity, Innovation

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