Industry is best at the intersection of science and art.
Edwin LandRead
Don't undertake a project unless it is manifestly important and nearly impossible.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Only take on projects that are both significant and challenging.
This quote by Edwin Land emphasizes the importance of choosing meaningful and ambitious endeavors. By focusing on projects that are crucial and nearly unattainable, we can push ourselves beyond our limits and achieve great things, ensuring that our efforts lead to significant impacts rather than trivial pursuits.
Themes
ProjectsImportanceChallengesMotivationAmbition
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to young entrepreneurs, one might use this quote to encourage them to pursue bold ideas.
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My motto is very personal and may not fit anyone else or any other company. It is: Don't do anything that someone else can do. Don't undertake a project unless it is manifestly important and nearly impossible.
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Intense concentration for hour after hour can bring out resources in people that they didn't know they had.
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