new mistake

Jun 19, 2008

When I briefly met Esther Dyson the other day, I gave her the above cartoon, which I had drawn there, right on the spot. It was, of course, inspired by her classic maxim, “Always make new mistakes”.
What a total honor to meet her. People like Esther always remind me of what Loic and I talked about once: That the best thing about being a blogger is the people you get to meet. Exactly.

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Pål H

16 years ago

It isn’t always the posts with the most complicated messages and theories that interests me. Like this one. You’re absolutely right: it’s the people we meet.
It’s worth reminding ourselves.

Maddie Grant

16 years ago

Amen, brother! Such a gift.

Rasul Sha'ir

16 years ago

Now that’s a maxim that is simple and profound! Firs t off it says DO something. And secondly her statment implies doing something NEW that way you are growing, learning, evolving as you are making new mistakes (not making the same ones again, and again and again). Great slice of information Hugh. Clearly a reflection of your personal brand. As you say my friend “Rock On”!

Keith Burtis

16 years ago

Hugh, Great post. In the woodturning world, we like to call mistakes creative opportunities. If i gauge a piece of wood while it’s spinning on my lathe, it is simply an opportunity to seek a better alternative and grow with your art.
Keith Burtis

Madrugada Jones

16 years ago

I like that maxim. It allows people the latitude to make mistakes, which is the only way one can attain success. I should print this out and post it over my monitor.

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