innovation
When you’re focused on something few others are thinking about, you find yourself constantly making the case to yourself and others that your vision is worth pursuing and worthy of other people’s attention. This ongoing need to justify your work creates a significant emotional overhead.
Yancey Strickler • When Your Purpose Is 1-of-1

Competing Against Luck: The Story of Innovation and Customer Choice
Clayton M. Christensen • 3 highlights
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