We often focus on being big and important. We often follow a path, not a vision. We often perceive the first thing as valuable, not the first thing that actually matters. While others are distracted by the new, we need to focus on the significance of a whole new take. We need to keep trusting that there is always another way, a better way. A bigger way. One that lifts up humanity and breaks down our barriers.
There are many smart engineers. They often have the best presentations. They know all the rules. They can tell you which processor is faster. They can tell you how long a battery should last. They will tell you what your path must look like. They have lots of facts. But there is one important thing. Creating something wonderful is fundamentally an art, not just a science. We need to connect the humanities with the sciences, creativity with technology, and art with engineering. In a way that jolts innovation.
We don’t want people who do the right things. We want people who do inspiring things. Someone who challenges the status quo and changes an entire industry forever. Someone who arrive with new ideas, energy and a fresh take on the way things are done. Someone who can create something that become iconic.
The last thing we can do is to be creative. The world needs a reminder of how powerful unleashing your creative potential can be.