Quote by Andy Grove

Success breeds complacency. Complacency breeds failure. Only the paranoid survive.

Success breeds complacency. Complacency breeds failure. Only

Summary

This quote suggests that when people or organizations achieve success, they often become too comfortable and stop pushing for improvement. This complacency can then lead to failure because they fail to adapt or strive for continued success. It implies that to thrive in today's competitive environment, one must remain ever-vigilant and constantly challenge themselves, even when things are going well. This necessitates a certain level of paranoia, or constant awareness of potential threats or opportunities, in order to stay ahead and survive in a rapidly changing world.

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By Andy Grove

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