Balls Quote by Mark Suster
“Entrepreneurs make fast decisions and move forward knowing that at best 70% of their decisions are going to be right. They move the ball forward every day. They are quick to spot their mistakes and correct.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Startup Playbook by Mark Suster, 2016
Entrepreneurs accept uncertainty, act quickly, and iterate, knowing most choices are only partly correct.
In simple terms: Act fast, accept imperfect decisions, keep improving.
Key Takeaway
Embrace rapid iteration and learning.
Themes
entrepreneurship
decision‑making
iteration
Mood
determined
optimistic
Type
motivational
practical
When to use this quote
- product development
- team leadership
- market testing
- pivoting
Key Concepts
risk tolerance
feedback loops
growth mindset
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance speed with due diligence?
- When should you pause to gather more data?
A Different Perspective
Assumes speed outweighs thorough analysis, which can lead to costly errors.
