Inspirational Quote by David Sheff
““... Gunpei Yokoi, asked his boss, 'What should I make?' Nintendo chief executive Hiroshi Yamauchi replied, 'Something great.' Game Over Nintendo's Battle to Dominate Videogames””
About This Quote
Source Book: Game Over – Nintendo's Battle to Dominate the Videogames Industry, 2005
Yokoi asks for direction, his boss urges ambition, prompting a push for groundbreaking games.
In simple terms: A boss’s challenge spurs creative risk.
Key Takeaway
Embrace bold goals for innovation.
Themes
creativity
leadership
risk
Mood
inspirational
pragmatic
Type
business
motivation
When to use this quote
- game design
- corporate strategy
- team brainstorming
Key Concepts
product development
visionary thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “something great” mean to you?
- How do you balance ambition with feasibility?
A Different Perspective
Great ideas need resources and market timing.
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