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Break Quote by Mark Zuckerberg

“We used to write this down by saying, 'move fast and break things.' And the idea was, unless you are breaking some stuff you are not moving fast enough. I think there's probably something in that for other entrepreneurs to learn which is that making mistakes is okay. At the end of the day, the…” quote by Mark Zuckerberg
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“We used to write this down by saying, 'move fast and break things.' And the idea was, unless you are breaking some stuff you are not moving fast enough. I think there's probably something in that for other entrepreneurs to learn which is that making mistakes is okay. At the end of the day, the goal of building something is to build something, not to not make mistakes.”

Mark Zuckerberg

About This Quote

Source Speech: Facebook F8 Conference, 2015

Mistakes are a natural part of rapid innovation; they signal progress.

In simple terms: Errors are okay when moving fast.

Key Takeaway

Embrace failure as a learning tool.

Themes

innovation risk learning

Mood

reflective encouraging

Type

advice motivational

When to use this quote

  • startup development
  • product launches
  • software iteration
  • marketing campaigns

Key Concepts

growth mindset entrepreneurship

Questions to Reflect On

  • What mistakes have taught you the most?
  • How can you balance speed with safety?
A Different Perspective

Excessive risk can cause costly setbacks.

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