How to Come Up With Great Ideas

Using the analogy of an art class divided into two groups — one tasked with making a single perfect pot, the other with making as many pots as possible — the post argues that great ideas come from volume and iteration, not upfront planning. The author shares personal experience writing 230+ articles and learning to program, concluding that momentum and repetition generate ideas rather than waiting for inspiration. The core advice: start before you're ready, publish imperfect work, and let the act of doing train your thinking.