Horrible Quote by Ben Horowitz
““If you don’t like choosing between horrible and cataclysmic, don’t become CEO. Jason””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Ben Horowitz on leadership, 2015
Choosing a CEO role forces you to make extreme trade‑offs, often between bad options, highlighting the burden of high‑level decision making.
In simple terms: CEO decisions are tough and often involve choosing between bad options.
Key Takeaway
Accept that leadership means confronting difficult choices.
Themes
leadership
decision‑making
responsibility
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
advice
leadership
When to use this quote
- executive hiring
- strategic planning
- crisis management
Key Concepts
trade‑offs
ethical dilemmas
corporate governance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you evaluate trade‑offs in leadership?
- What criteria guide you when all choices seem poor?
A Different Perspective
Choosing between bad options may ignore better alternatives.
