Adopted Quote by Jay Inslee
“Back in the mid-1970s, we adopted some fairly ambitious goals to improve efficiency of our cars. What did we get? We got a tremendous boost in efficiency.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Climate Innovation Address, 2015
Ambitious efficiency goals yielded significant gains, showing proactive policy works.
In simple terms: Setting high goals improves outcomes.
Key Takeaway
Aim high for measurable progress.
Themes
environment
policy
innovation
Mood
optimistic
determined
Type
strategic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- automotive industry
- energy sector
- government planning
- corporate strategy
Key Concepts
systems thinking
efficiency gains
Questions to Reflect On
- What ambitious goal could you set?
- How will you measure success?
A Different Perspective
High targets can strain resources and cause pushback.
