Yeah, we don't consider many stupid things. I mean, we get…
“Yeah, we don't consider many stupid things. I mean, we get rid of 'em fast...Just getting rid of the nonsense -- just figuring out that if people call you and say, 'I've got this great, wonderful idea', you don't spend 10 minutes once you know in the first sentence that it isn't a great, wonderful idea...Don't be polite and go through the whole process.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The quote advises quickly dismissing ideas that lack merit instead of wasting time on polite but futile processes.
In simple terms: Skip bad ideas early.
Key Takeaway
Trust your gut and move on fast.
Themes
decision‑making
efficiency
critical thinking
Mood
strategic
direct
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- business pitches
- project proposals
- investment decisions
- daily problem solving
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
opportunity cost
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate between a bad idea and a risky but promising one?
- What criteria help you decide when to be polite?
A Different Perspective
Politeness can sometimes preserve relationships that might be valuable later.