I'm humble 'cause I think many years ago people say…
“I'm humble 'cause I think many years ago people say, 'Well, Alibaba's terrible company'. And I know we were not that terrible. We're pretty good; we're better than people thought. But today, when people have a high expectation on you, and I start to worry and nervous because we are not good yet.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He acknowledges past doubts about his company, notes improvement, and expresses anxiety about meeting high expectations despite progress.
In simple terms: He feels nervous about expectations even after success.
Address expectations with realistic confidence.
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When to use this quote
- startup meetings
- media interviews
- team briefings
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps reduce anxiety?
- How to balance confidence and humility?
Pressure can hinder performance if not managed.