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.
Interpretation
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.
Themes
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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