Crazy Quote by Bill Gates
“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.”
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.
Leverage laziness for efficiency.
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When to use this quote
- team projects
- process improvement
- product design
- software development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you ensure quality while encouraging shortcuts?
- What tasks benefit most from this approach?
Lazy assignments can lead to substandard work if not guided.