Peter Diamandis

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Score 116
8/12/2025, 2:02:26 PM
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Peter H. Diamandis, MD
@PeterDiamandis
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155d
Look at how the original XPRIZE was born from severe limits, with 2 main constraints

- Prize money capped spending (~$10M) — keeping out traditional aerospace giants (Boeing, Airbus and others)
- A tight deadline — two successful spaceflights within two weeks

This forced
Peter H. Diamandis, MD
@PeterDiamandis
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155d
Here's some advice: Forget “think outside the box.” 

If you want truly breakthrough ideas, start inside a tiny, restrictive box.

Constraint, rather than limit innovation, unleashes it. Here's how...

The statement engages in a public discourse about the nature of creativity and innovation, challenging the common belief that 'thinking outside the box' is the best approach. It suggests that constraints can lead to more effective innovation, aligning with the broader discussion initiated by Peter Diamandis about the role of limitations in fostering breakthroughs.

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