Business Quote by Ed Catmull
““If we can agree that it’s hard, if not impossible, to get a complete picture of what is going on at any given time in any given company, it becomes even harder when you are successful. That’s because success convinces us that we are doing things the right way. There is nothing quite as effective, when it comes to shutting down alternative viewpoints, as being convinced you are right.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Pixar Leadership Talk, 2012
Success creates blind spots, making it harder to see flaws and alternative ideas.
In simple terms: Winning can blind us to problems.
Stay open to dissent.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- strategic planning
- team meetings
- risk assessment
- innovation sessions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you invite critique after a win?
- What mechanisms can prevent echo chambers?
Overconfidence may stifle necessary change.