Dreams Quote by Gerald M. Weinberg
““When people who are driven by a vision see something wrong, they might say to their teammates, “I feel bad because we’re not building the kind of system we can be proud of. What shall we do so we don’t feel this way?” On””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Psychology of Computer Programming, Gerald M. Weinberg, 1971
People motivated by a vision may feel disappointment when outcomes fall short, prompting a search for corrective actions to restore pride.
In simple terms: Visionary teams feel bad when work fails to meet standards and seek ways to improve.
Key Takeaway
Identify the gap, adjust the process, and rebuild confidence.
Themes
vision
teamwork
quality
ethics
Mood
reflective
determined
constructive
Type
advice
leadership
process
When to use this quote
- project retrospectives
- product design reviews
- team stand‑ups
- quality audits
Key Concepts
systems thinking
values alignment
continuous improvement
Questions to Reflect On
- How can teams translate vision into concrete standards?
- What mechanisms keep pride aligned with reality?
A Different Perspective
Vision alone cannot guarantee success; execution and resources also matter.
![“When the vision becomes right [correct], one sees only his own faults and when the vision is wrong [incorrect], he sees others at fault.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b81/dada-bhagwan-31_correct_when-the-vision-becomes-right-correct-on_1617609.jpg)
