Roger von Oech Quotes

A collection of quotes by Roger von Oech.

Roger von Oech is an American author, speaker, and creative thinker. He is best known as the creator of the popular creativity tool, the "Creative Whack Pack," which has inspired individuals and organizations worldwide. Von Oech has written several books on creativity and innovation, including the influential "A Whack on the Side of the Head," which offers practical methods to stimulate fresh thinking and challenge conventional ideas. As a sought-after speaker, he has shared his expertise with audiences worldwide, helping them unlock their creative potential and embrace new perspectives.

Most people think of success and failure as opposites, but t

Most people think of success and failure as opposites, but they both are products of the same process.

Roger von Oech


It's important for the explorer to be willing to be led astr

It's important for the explorer to be willing to be led astray.

Roger von Oech

Leadership

The human body has two ends on it: one to create with and on

The human body has two ends on it: one to create with and one to sit on. Sometimes people get their ends reversed. When this happens they need a kick in the seat of the pants.

Roger von Oech

Man Mankind

It's easy to come up with new ideas; the hard part is lettin

It's easy to come up with new ideas; the hard part is letting go of what worked for you two years ago, but will soon be out-of-date.

Roger von Oech

Ideas

Remember the two benefits of failure. First, if you do fail,

Remember the two benefits of failure. First, if you do fail, you learn what doesn't work and second, the failure gives you the opportunity to try a new approach.

Roger von Oech

Failure