Really pay attention to negative feedback and solicit it, particularly from friends. … Hardly anyone does that, and it's incredibly helpful.

Source: "The Mind Behind Tesla, SpaceX, SolarCity ..." TED2013. Feb. 2013. Conference Presentation. Additional Information: This quote is from entrepreneur Elon Musk's 2013 TED Talk about his visionary inventions, which range from a mass-marketed electric car to a reusable rocket. The quote is a piece of advice given by Musk in regards to innovation. Musk is saying that in order to create something new, you must listen to and even ask for criticism from your peers. Says Musk, this is a simple thing to do, but most people don't do it. Watch the full TED Talk here: Elon Musk - The Mind Behind Tesla, SpaceX, SolarCity ...

“The Mind Behind Tesla, SpaceX, SolarCity …” TED2013. Feb. 2013. Conference Presentation.