Tom Kelley Quotes

Fail early, fail often, in order to succeed sooner.

It turns out that creativity isn’t some rare gift to be enjoyed by the lucky few—it’s a natural part of human thinking and behavior. In too many of us it gets blocked. But it can be unblocked. And unblocking that creative spark can have far-reaching implications for yourself, your organization, and your community.

Constraints can spur creativity and incite action, as long as you have the confidence to embrace them.

That combination of thought and action defines creative confidence: the ability to come up with new ideas and the courage to try them out.

The head that once was crowned with thorns Is crowned with glory now.

You cannot design better products by staying in the office.

If you want a team of smart, creative people to do extraordinary things, don't put them in a drab, ordinary space.

The history of discovery is full of creative serendipity.

Play with your physical workplace in a way that sends positive "body language" to employees and visitors.

If simplicity were easy, we would see more of it.

I'm not gonna be perfect, but I'm gonna try stuff.