Better job Quote by Bill Gates
“Good developers like seeing their products sell in large quantities. They enjoy the competition of doing a better job than the other company, especially if the other company has more people on the project and they're entrenched and people are saying that we don't have a chance of getting in there and... and doing well.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Bill Gates on software markets, 1998
Developers are motivated by seeing their work succeed and outcompete larger rivals despite resource gaps.
In simple terms: Developers love seeing sales and beating bigger competitors.
Key Takeaway
Focus on delivering value, not just size.
Themes
competition
motivation
productivity
Mood
determined
optimistic
Type
business
inspirational
When to use this quote
- startup launches
- product releases
- sales milestones
- team challenges
Key Concepts
market dynamics
resource constraints
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you sustain drive when outmatched?
- What strategies level the playing field?
A Different Perspective
Larger firms may have advantages that outweigh motivation.
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