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Good ideas Quote by Ashlee Vance

“As Page puts it, “Good ideas are always crazy until they’re not.” It’s a principle he’s tried to apply at Google.” quote by Ashlee Vance
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““As Page puts it, “Good ideas are always crazy until they’re not.” It’s a principle he’s tried to apply at Google.””

Ashlee Vance

About This Quote

Source Book: *The Google Story* (2018) by Ashlee Vance

Good ideas may seem absurd at first, but persistence and testing turn them into accepted innovations.

In simple terms: Crazy ideas become normal with proof.

Key Takeaway

Persist and test bold ideas.

Themes

innovation creativity risk acceptance

Mood

inspirational pragmatic

Type

business leadership

When to use this quote

  • product development
  • startup pitches
  • research labs
  • team brainstorming

Key Concepts

disruptive thinking validation process

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes an idea worth pursuing despite initial doubt?
  • How can you test an idea quickly?
A Different Perspective

Not all crazy ideas succeed; market fit matters.

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