Technology should do the hard work, so you can get on and live your life. We're only at one percent of what's possible, and we're moving slow relative to the opportunity we have.
Larry PageRead
Always work hard on something uncomfortably exciting!
Interpretation
Pursuing challenging and thrilling tasks can lead to personal growth and fulfillment.
This quote encourages individuals to embrace hard work on projects or goals that push their boundaries and generate excitement. By engaging in endeavors that may be uncomfortable yet thrilling, one can unlock potential and achieve remarkable results, ultimately leading to growth and success.
In practice
Use this quote during a motivational speech at a startup event to inspire entrepreneurs.
Technology should do the hard work, so you can get on and live your life. We're only at one percent of what's possible, and we're moving slow relative to the opportunity we have.
Lots of companies donβt succeed over time. What do they fundamentally do wrong? They usually miss the future. I try to focus on that: What is the future really going to be? And how do we create it? And how do we power our organization to really focus on that and really drive it at a high rate? When I was working on Android, I felt guilty. It wasnβt what we were working on, it was a start-up, and I felt guilty. That was stupid! It was the future.
Always deliver more than expected.
You don't need to have a 100-person company to develop that idea.
I like going to Burning Man, for example. An environment where people can try new things. I think as technologists we should have some safe places where we can try out new things and figure out the effect on society. What's the effect on people, without having to deploy it to the whole world.
Excellence matters, and technology advances so fast that the potential for improvement is tremendous. So, since becoming CEO again, I've pushed hard to increase our velocity, improve our execution, and focus on the big bets that will make a difference in the world.
Live your days on the positive side of life, in tune with your most treasured values. And in each moment you'll have much to live for.
People work better when they know what the goal is and why. It is important that people look forward to coming to work in the morning and enjoy working.
It doesn't matter if I failed. At least I passed the concept on to others. Even if I don't succeed, someone will succeed.
Optimism is a perfectly legitimate response to failure.
Al Unser Sr. was one of the smartest drivers I've ever raced against. And I often said, I wish I could've had some of his patience. I know it would have worked for me many times.
If you are not willing to risk the unusual, you will have to settle for the ordinary.
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