Understanding 'Start from Scratch'

The video explains the phrase 'start from scratch', using an office design scenario to illustrate its meaning. It highlights that starting from scratch means beginning anew, often discarding previous work, but can be a smarter and easier approach than trying to fix existing issues.

What does it mean to make a meal from scratch?

• Using pre-packaged ingredients

• Ordering food from a restaurant

• Preparing it yourself with basic and fresh foods

• Heating up leftovers

In the office redesign scenario, what was the main challenge faced?

• Too many team members

• Lack of design ideas

• Insufficient budget for new features

• Limited office space

What does the phrase 'start from scratch' imply?

• Continuing from where you left off

• Ignoring the problem

• Beginning anew from the start

• Making minor adjustments

Why might starting from scratch be considered easier and smarter?

• It involves more people

• It is less time-consuming

• It avoids the complications of fixing existing issues

• It requires less effort

What is a potential downside of starting from scratch?

• It can be more expensive

• It requires more resources

• It is less creative

• You might lose the work you have already done