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Ambitious Quote by Guy Kawasaki

“Ambitious failure, magnificent failure, is a very good thing,” quote by Guy Kawasaki
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“Ambitious failure, magnificent failure, is a very good thing,”

Guy Kawasaki

About This Quote

Source Interview: Startup Lessons, 2015

Ambitious failure, when grand, can be valuable learning experiences.

In simple terms: Big failures teach important lessons.

Key Takeaway

Learn from bold mistakes.

Themes

failure ambition learning

Mood

motivational pragmatic

Type

business self-help

When to use this quote

  • startup pivots
  • innovation labs
  • career setbacks

Key Concepts

entrepreneurship risk-taking growth mindset

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes a failure "ambitious"?
  • How can one extract value from setbacks?
A Different Perspective

Not all failures lead to growth.

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