Anticipate Quote by Nick Bilton
““Over time he learned that the way to have a leg up on everyone else was to anticipate something before it happened and then have the answer to it.””
About This Quote
Source Book: “Hatching Twitter”, 2013
Anticipating events and preparing answers gives a strategic advantage over competitors.
In simple terms: Anticipation creates advantage.
Plan ahead, stay prepared.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- business negotiations
- product development
- crisis management
- team meetings
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What future trends can you realistically forecast?
- How do you test your assumptions?
Predicting too far ahead may lead to missed present opportunities.