Lets end the notion that ideas have no value unless they turn into a business or have some other practical use. Save them all in a beautiful book like Leonardo did. You might want to give them away someday, perhaps to someone who needs an idea. Or your great-great-grandchildren might love knowing what a fascinating mind you had. Or your biographer might be very happy after youre gone.
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Barbara Sher was a 20th-century American writer. Barbara Sher was a speaker, career/lifestyle coach, and author. Her books sold millions of copies and were translated into many languages. Read more on Wikipedia →

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  • Creativity — The spark of original thought, invention, and artistic vision

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