Belief Quote by Larry Ellison
“When you're the first person whose beliefs are different from what everyone else believes, you're basically saying, "I'm right, and everyone else is wrong." That's a very unpleasant position to be in. It's at once exhilarating and at the same time an invitation to be attacked.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Bloomberg Tech Talk, 2015
Being the sole dissenting voice is both empowering and risky, inviting both confidence and attack.
In simple terms: Being the only dissenting voice is risky.
Key Takeaway
Balance confidence with openness to critique.
Themes
dissent
confidence
risk
Mood
analytical
strategic
Type
leadership
motivational
When to use this quote
- board meetings
- innovation debates
- policy reform
Key Concepts
leadership
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle attacks on your ideas?
- When is dissent most valuable?
A Different Perspective
May lead to isolation.
