Most of the time, when I make a big move, people say I am out of my mind. But I don't think about how I can add to what I have today.
Interpretation
Taking bold actions often invites skepticism, but true progress comes from focusing on growth rather than existing comforts.
In this quote, Masayoshi Son reflects on the nature of making significant career and life decisions that might seem irrational to others. He emphasizes that while others may question his mindset, he prioritizes the potential for advancement over the comforts of his current situation, showcasing the importance of courage and a forward-thinking mindset in achieving success.
In practice
During a team meeting about business strategy, I could use this quote to encourage taking calculated risks.
In the early stages of Internet in Japan, many said that Japanese and Americans are different. There are 10 reasons why Japanese Internet is not taking off. I said none of them are right; it's just a time lag. And, of course, Japanese Internet took off.
I don't care whether the technology is invented by our employees. I want to bring everybody's innovations into our ecosystem together.
I believe the continually advancing Information Revolution will lend us the wisdom and strength to address humanity's previously unsolvable problems and help us make a positive impact on all of society.
I believe this artificial intelligence is going to be our partner. If we misuse it, it will be a risk. If we use it right, it can be our partner.
As a student, I had a hobby of inventing new ideas for products. For me, thinking of new businesses is like inventing new products.
Whenever there is a big difficulty, I don't make excuses. Instead, I say I will solve it even if everybody leaves.
Courageous people do not fear forgiving, for the sake of peace.
I was hell bent on destruction... it was like being possessed by a demon.
As I got older, I knew my syndrome wasn't going away. It was a hard pill to swallow. I wanted to look like everyone else and blend in, and I couldn't find a way to make that happen. I couldn't blame the doctors or my parents, so I blamed myself.
Literally falling on the ice and having to pick yourself up in front of thousands of people is not an easy thing to do. The thing that you learn is to pick yourself back up, to learn from your mistakes.
It bothers them that instead of taking on the role of abandoned lover, I have become a happy wife. They relish seeing strong women like you and me humiliated. They cannot forgive us that we triumphed where so many others fail...Courage is a virtue appreciated in a male but considered a defect in our gender. Bold women are a threat to a world that is out of balance, in favor of men. That is why they work so hard to mistreat and destroy us.
I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship.
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