Tom Kelley Quotes

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

— Tom Kelley

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.

— Tom Kelley

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

— Tom Kelley

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

— Tom Kelley

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

— Tom Kelley

“The history of discovery is full of creative serendipity.”

— Tom Kelley

“You cannot design better products by staying in the office.”

— Tom Kelley

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

— Tom Kelley

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

— Tom Kelley

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

— Tom Kelley

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

— Tom Kelley