The Overlooked Power of Subtraction

Brainstorming sessions often generate a plethora of ideas focused on expansion and new projects, while the potential of subtraction remains largely ignored. This tendency to add rather than to simplify can stifle innovation, hindering the consideration of how existing processes or projects might be streamlined or eliminated. The speaker reflects on personal experiences where contributions to discussions were predominantly about increasing output rather than suggesting what could be removed. The episode emphasizes that recognizing the value of less can lead to significant improvements and creative solutions.