Innovation Wisdom from Bugs Bunny (on his 80th Birthday)

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This famous bunny is known the world over. And as we celebrate Bugs Bunny's 80th birthday, we wondered if he might have some wisdom for innovators out there. So here are 5 Bugs Bunny quotes applied to the work of innovators around the globe.

“And remember, ‘mud’ spelled backwards is ‘dum’.”

Sometimes you have to reframe that "mud" right in front of you to understand it for what it is.

“Don’t take life too seriously. You’ll never get out alive!”

You are going to make mistakes as you innovate. Be willing to laugh at yourself and lean into what you learn from life. 

“If an interesting monster can’t have an interesting hairdo I don’t know what this world is coming to.”

Get to know your customer and their needs . . . even if they are very different from your needs or experiences. 

“Oh well, maybe I can shine it up and use it for an ashtray. ‘”

Many times a failed experiment actually turns out to be something amazingly useful when looked at in a new way. 

“The way I run this thing you’d think I knew something about it.”

Be willing to experiment and try new things with a confidence that comes from your passion for exploration. 

Thank you Bugs for your innovation wisdom!