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“Whether you have a small team or a large team, you'll always have a percentage of people telling you to do the opposite of what you think you should be doing. Then you'll have a percentage of people telling you to do the opposite of what they're saying. It's a constant sea of doubtful voices. You…” quote by Cory Barlog
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“Whether you have a small team or a large team, you'll always have a percentage of people telling you to do the opposite of what you think you should be doing. Then you'll have a percentage of people telling you to do the opposite of what they're saying. It's a constant sea of doubtful voices. You have to navigate through that.”

Cory Barlog

About This Quote

Source Speech: Game Development Talk, Cory Barlog, 2020

People often give conflicting advice, creating doubt; navigating requires discernment and confidence.

In simple terms: Conflicting advice creates doubt; you must choose wisely.

Key Takeaway

Trust your own judgment.

Themes

leadership decision-making confidence team dynamics communication

Mood

determined reflective

Type

motivational practical

When to use this quote

  • product development
  • team meetings
  • strategic planning
  • personal goal setting

Key Concepts

cognitive bias groupthink information overload

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you filter useful feedback?
  • When do you trust your instincts over others?
A Different Perspective

Advice may be well‑intentioned but not always useful.

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