Delay the Funnel, Widen the Field
We’re taught to focus early—choose what’s “important,” discard what’s peripheral. But at the genesis of a thing that might be great, strict focus is a ruse. The best solutions emerge after you’ve wandered through a landscape of problems, discovering hidden connections and rich intersections. Don’t erect premature fences around what the solution “should” be. Early constraints, imposed for neatness or efficiency, choke off the possibility of the truly sublime. The treasure lies in expansive searching, in stitching together a tapestry of interrelated issues. Later, once you’ve roamed far enough, clarity will guide you toward the right edges. Until then, let curiosity roam.
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