Better Quote by Doug McMillon
“We're not proud, we're not egotistical. If someone is doing something better than we are, let's copy and paste when we should and when we can.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Walmart Annual Shareholder Meeting, 2020
Encourages humility and learning from others by copying successful practices when appropriate.
In simple terms: Copy good ideas, stay modest.
Key Takeaway
Adopt best practices openly.
Themes
humility
learning
collaboration
efficiency
Mood
professional
pragmatic
Type
leadership
business
When to use this quote
- business strategy
- team meetings
- industry conferences
- skill development
Key Concepts
benchmarking
continuous improvement
knowledge sharing
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you innovate instead of copying?
- How do you balance humility with confidence?
A Different Perspective
Risk of stifling innovation if copying becomes default.
