Amount Quote by Eric Ries
“You know how people always talk about how vision is the key to entrepreneurship and perseverance and really seeing what other people don't see? We can actually redeem a fair amount of that folk wisdom.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Lean Startup, Eric Ries, 2011
Vision is valuable, but execution and learning are essential for entrepreneurial success.
In simple terms: Vision needs action and testing.
Key Takeaway
Balance vision with rapid experimentation.
Themes
entrepreneurship
vision
execution
learning
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
business
inspirational
When to use this quote
- startup launch
- product development
- pivot decisions
- team alignment
Key Concepts
lean methodology
innovation
product‑market fit
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you test your vision?
- What metrics guide your perseverance?
A Different Perspective
Over‑reliance on vision can ignore market reality.
