Building Quote by Larry Page
“Every story I read about Google is about us vs some other company, or something else, and I really don't find that interesting. We should be building great things that don't exist. Being negative is not how we make progress.”
About This Quote
The speaker critiques competitive narratives, urging creation of novel, transformative products rather than focusing on rivalry.
In simple terms: Build new things, not just beat rivals.
Focus on innovation over competition.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- product development
- strategic planning
- R&D
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What unmet need could you address?
- How to balance competition with collaboration?
Competition can spark progress if managed well.