The Surprisingly Smart Way to Be Original
Before you reinvent the wheel, try learning how the best wheels were made.
We all want to be original. Do something no one’s done before.
Stand out.
But in chasing that, a lot of us skip the most important step: learning from the greats.
This weeks edition makes a strong case for something that sounds totally backwards- copy first, then create your own twist.
It’s how Tarantino made his movies.
It’s how Kobe learned his moves.
And it’s probably how your favourite creators found their style too.
If you’ve ever felt pressure to come up with something “new” out of thin air, take a deep breath. You don’t have to start from scratch.
Read this, you’ll see why copying (done right) might be the smartest way to grow.
That’s it for this week.
Manoj
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