Business Quote by Ed Catmull
““Toy Story went on to become the top-grossing film of the year and would earn $358 million worldwide. But it wasn’t just the numbers that made us proud; money, after all, is just one measure of a thriving company and usually not the most meaningful one. No, what I found gratifying was what we’d created. Review after review focused on the film’s moving plotline and its rich, three-dimensional characters—only briefly mentioning, almost as an aside, that it had been made on a computer. While there was much innovation that enabled our work, we had not let the technology overwhelm our real purpose: making a great film.””
About This Quote
Success should be judged by the quality of the work and its impact on people, not just by financial metrics.
In simple terms: Great work matters more than money.
Key Takeaway
Focus on purpose over profit.
Themes
creativity
leadership
innovation
purpose
impact
Mood
proud
reflective
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- film production
- startup culture
- product design
- team collaboration
Key Concepts
storytelling
character development
technology integration
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure purpose guides your projects?
- What metrics reflect true success for you?
A Different Perspective
Technology can distract from core goals if not managed.
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