Early Quote by N. R. Narayana Murthy
“It's very important to learn quick lessons from your failures, very important to recognize symptoms of failure pretty early, and it is very, very important to not to be attached too much to the idea - you have to know when to give up an idea.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Infosys Annual Meeting, 2008
Learn quickly from failures, recognize early signs, and detach from ideas to know when to quit.
In simple terms: Know when to quit ideas.
Key Takeaway
Detach and evaluate ideas.
Themes
failure
learning
detachment
decision‑making
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
advisory
motivational
When to use this quote
- startup ventures
- project management
- career planning
- product development
Key Concepts
growth mindset
strategic pivot
Questions to Reflect On
- When is the right time to abandon a project?
- How do you balance persistence and letting go?
A Different Perspective
Quitting may be seen as defeat rather than strategic.
