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“A good idea is about ten percent and implementation and hard work, and luck is 90 percent.” quote by Guy Kawasaki
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“A good idea is about ten percent and implementation and hard work, and luck is 90 percent.”

Guy Kawasaki

About This Quote

Source Speech: Startup Advice, 2005

Ideas are a small part; execution, hard work, and luck dominate success.

In simple terms: Execution and luck outweigh ideas.

Key Takeaway

Focus on implementation and adaptability.

Themes

entrepreneurship luck hard work ideas

Mood

practical realistic

Type

business motivational

When to use this quote

  • product launch
  • business planning
  • career development

Key Concepts

execution risk networking

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance planning with flexibility?
  • What role does luck play in your field?
A Different Perspective

Ideas still matter for direction; over‑reliance on luck can be risky.

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