In a hyper-rational world, this sounds like voodoo. Persuading ourselves in advance is no way to see the world as it is.

But what if your goal is to see the world as it could be?

It’s impossible to do important innovation in any field with your arms crossed and a scowl on your face.

Missouri might be the show-me state, but I’d rather be from the follow-me state.

-Seth Godin