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.
I am not designed to come second or third. I am designed to win.
Don't wait until you feel positive to move forward. Act your way into feeling good.
Monetary rewards are not a substitute for intrinsic motivation.
Don't let not knowing how it'll end keep you from beginning. Uncertainty chases us out into the open where God is waiting.
You remember the [remarks] you made in 1994 about, 'I think I can guard you, I can shut you down, I would love to play against you?' Well, you're about to get your chance.
We live in a culture that relishes tearing others down. It's ultimately more fulfilling, though, to help people reach their goals. Instead of feeling jealous, remember: If God did it for them, He can do it for you.
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