Crazy Quote by Mike Krieger
“Hearing 'no' a lot of times usually tells you either you're crazy or you're on the right track, and you don't know which one it is until you finally launch.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast with The Verge, 2015
Repeated rejection can signal either misguided effort or that you’re challenging norms; only action reveals which.
In simple terms: Saying no can mean you’re wrong or innovative.
Key Takeaway
Launch to discover truth.
Themes
risk
innovation
perseverance
Mood
determined
anxious
Type
motivational
reflective
When to use this quote
- startup launch
- product development
- creative projects
- career pivots
Key Concepts
feedback loops
validation
entrepreneurship
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you interpret rejection as warning or validation?
- How can you test which it is?
A Different Perspective
Too many rejections may discourage and, leading to premature abandonment.
