Chapter 158

Real-World Constraint Success Stories

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Story 1: Twitter's 140 Characters

The constraint: Messages limited to 140 characters The result: A new form of communication that changed the world

Story 2: Six-Word Memoirs

The constraint: Tell your life story in exactly six words The result: "For sale: baby shoes, never worn" - Hemingway

Story 3: The $100 Laptop

The constraint: Create a laptop for $100 The result: Innovations in low-power computing that influenced the entire industry

Story 4: Instagram's Square Photos

The constraint: All photos must be square The result: A distinctive aesthetic that defined a generation