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“Whenever there is hard work to be done, I assign it to the laziest man as he is sure to find an easy way of doing it. Be lazy, think crazy.” quote by Bill Gates
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“Whenever there is hard work to be done, I assign it to the laziest man as he is sure to find an easy way of doing it. Be lazy, think crazy.”

Bill Gates

About This Quote

Source Interview: Business Insider, Bill Gates, 2005

Assigning tasks to the laziest person forces creative shortcuts, fostering innovation.

In simple terms: Lazy people find easy ways.

Key Takeaway

Leverage laziness for efficiency.

Themes

innovation efficiency creativity

Mood

pragmatic inspirational

Type

business motivational

When to use this quote

  • team projects
  • process improvement
  • product design
  • software development

Key Concepts

problem solving resourcefulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you ensure quality while encouraging shortcuts?
  • What tasks benefit most from this approach?
A Different Perspective

Lazy assignments can lead to substandard work if not guided.

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