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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