Eureka moments are overrated. Effort is underrated. Data: your first idea is rarely your best idea. The more time you spend brainstorming, the more space you make for divergent thoughts and unexpected connections. Creativity flourishes with persistence and patience.

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Don't confuse psychological safety with "safe spaces." Safe spaces treat people as fragile and dissenting ideas as threats. Psychologically safe environments build the capacity to embrace and learn from respectful disagreement. Exposure to diverging views is fuel for growth.

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