Decision Quote by Alexis Ohanian
“Status quo just means that everyone's doing it. It doesn't mean that this was divinely ordained, and of course this is the right decision.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Y Combinator Startup School, 2020
Just because something is common doesn’t make it right or divinely chosen.
In simple terms: Common practice isn’t always correct.
Key Takeaway
Question the status quo.
Themes
conformity
critical thinking
innovation
Mood
critical
challenging
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- business decisions
- product design
- policy making
Key Concepts
social norms
authority
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions are you accepting without proof?
- How can you test a popular practice?
A Different Perspective
Changing norms can meet resistance and risk.
