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“Growth is kinda built into everyone's genes. It's built into management's genes, the salesman's genes, the investors' desires. People expect companies to grow.” quote by Andy Grove
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“Growth is kinda built into everyone's genes. It's built into management's genes, the salesman's genes, the investors' desires. People expect companies to grow.”

Andy Grove

About This Quote

Source Book: High Output Management, 1983

Growth is inherent in people and business roles; expectations drive expansion.

In simple terms: People and companies are expected to grow.

Key Takeaway

Align expectations with realistic growth plans.

Themes

business growth expectations

Mood

analytical strategic

Type

business philosophical

When to use this quote

  • startup scaling
  • career planning
  • investment strategy
  • product development

Key Concepts

organizational behavior genetics market dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What limits natural growth?
  • How can growth be managed responsibly?
A Different Perspective

Growth may be unsustainable or harmful.

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