Quote by Guy Kawasaki

You know, if you're Guy Kawasaki and you create a car that gets 500 miles a gallon with zero emissions, people on the Internet would say: 'I could have done that in half an hour, and it's been done before. What's the big deal? I expected something more from him.' Meanwhile, they didn't do it, right? They're still living at home with their mothers.

You know, if you're Guy Kawasaki and you create a car that g

Summary

This quote highlights the tendency of people to minimize or devalue the accomplishments of others while failing to recognize their own lack of action or achievement. It criticizes the tendency to make dismissive comments and diminish the significance of someone's accomplishments, even when those achievements far exceed what the critics themselves have managed to do. It serves as a reminder to appreciate and celebrate the accomplishments of others rather than diminishing them out of envy or insecurity.

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By Guy Kawasaki

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