Episode 6: Don’t Reinvent the Wheel? Maybe You Should.
Update: 2025-07-10
Description
You’ve heard the phrase. You’ve probably said it: “Let’s not reinvent the wheel.”
But what if that mindset is keeping us from real solutions?
In this episode, Wes and David take a hard look at the cliché—and argue that relying too heavily on other people’s answers can actually short-circuit innovation, especially in rural communities and complex systems.
They unpack:
- Why “not reinventing the wheel” can be lazy leadership
- The dangers of assuming sameness in community solutions
- How starting from scratch invites creativity, ownership, and context
- Why borrowing policies and plans can erode public trust
- The power of starting with a blank sheet and local wisdom
This one’s for the leaders who are tired of copy-paste planning and want to build strategies that actually fit their communities.
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