The culture is what creates the foundation for all future innovation. If you break the culture, you break the machine that creates your products.
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The American dream, what we were taught was, grow up, own a car, own a house. I think that dream's completely changing. We were taught to keep up with the Joneses. Now we're sharing with the Joneses.
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What this quote means
The concept of the American Dream is evolving from individual ownership to shared experiences and resources.
Brian Chesky highlights a shift in societal values regarding the American Dream. Traditionally, it focused on personal accomplishments like owning a car and a house, which symbolized success. However, he suggests a new paradigm is emerging where sharing and community are becoming more important than mere ownership, reflecting a growing awareness of collaboration and connection over competition.
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American DreamOwnershipSharingCommunityValues
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about sustainability, one might quote this to emphasize the importance of shared resources.
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