Best Quote by Jorge Paulo Lemann
“The three short years I spent at Harvard, where I lived with excellent people, taught me not only that I must know how to choose my partners but also that choosing excellent partners is a skill you can learn. Obviously, when you spend time with the best, you learn how to choose among them.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Business Insights, 2015
Choosing high‑quality partners is a learnable skill, honed by surrounding yourself with excellence.
In simple terms: Learn to pick great partners by spending time with great people.
Key Takeaway
Seek and learn from excellence.
Themes
leadership
networking
personal development
Mood
inspirational
practical
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career moves
- team building
- investment decisions
Key Concepts
social capital
skill acquisition
mentor‑mentee dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you identify excellent partners?
- What habits help you learn from others?
A Different Perspective
Skill development takes time and effort.
