# Complex Goals Reward Persistent Experimentation by Bryant McGill > “Complex goals can take years. Building something new, such as a technical system or a creative venture, may require persistent experimentation over a long period.” > **— Bryant McGill**, *Perseverance, Emotional Diversity, and Collective Intelligence - Livestream (Jan 2019)* ## Sources and Context - **Source:** [[livestreams/Perseverance, Emotional Diversity, and Collective Intelligence - Livestream|Perseverance, Emotional Diversity, and Collective Intelligence - Livestream]] — exact quotation from the dated developed livestream document (2019-01-14). ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Article:** [[articles/Bell Labs and the Distributed Architecture of American Power|Bell Labs and the Distributed Architecture of American Power]] - **Livestream:** [[livestreams/Perseverance, Emotional Diversity, and Collective Intelligence - Livestream|Perseverance, Emotional Diversity, and Collective Intelligence - Livestream]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/Long-Term Effort|Long-Term Effort]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “Complex goals can take years. Building something new, such as a technical system or a creative venture, may require persistent experimentation over a long period.” — Bryant McGill, Perseverance, Emotional Diversity, and Collective Intelligence - Livestream (Jan 2019) https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-bryant-mcgill-complex-goals-persistent-experimentation ```