Always work hard on something uncomfortably exciting!
Larry PageRead
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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Striving for excellence is crucial, especially in a fast-evolving technological landscape.
In this quote, Larry Page emphasizes the importance of excellence in the rapidly advancing field of technology. He highlights his efforts as a CEO to work towards increasing the pace of innovation and making impactful decisions, indicating that with the right focus and execution, significant improvements can be achieved that positively affect the world.
Themes
ExcellenceTechnologyInnovationLeadershipImprovement
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a keynote address at a technology conference to inspire innovation.
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