Action Quote by Drew Houston

“Where you live matters. Whatever you're doing, there's usually only one place where the top people go. You should go there. Don't settle for anywhere else. Meeting my heroes and learning from them gave me a huge advantage. Your heroes are part of your circle, too - follow them. If the real action…” quote by Drew Houston — Download Open image

“Where you live matters. Whatever you're doing, there's usually only one place where the top people go. You should go there. Don't settle for anywhere else. Meeting my heroes and learning from them gave me a huge advantage. Your heroes are part of your circle, too - follow them. If the real action is happening somewhere else, move.”

Drew Houston

About This Quote

Source Speech: Startup Advice, Drew Houston, 2015

Success often clusters in specific locations; to grow, position yourself where top performers gather and learn from them.

In simple terms: Go where the best are and learn.

Key Takeaway

Seek environments with high achievers.

Themes

career networking growth mentorship location

Mood

motivational strategic

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

startup ecosystems
industry conferences
professional meetups
online mastermind groups

Key Concepts

Social capital environmental influence learning loops

Questions to Reflect On

What environment fuels your growth?
How can you access elite circles remotely?

A Different Perspective

Moving may be costly and risky; not all top places suit everyone.

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