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“Nintendo is a company of Kyoto craftsmen, and what we don't want to do is, if we know we can make something better, we don't want to leave that behind.” quote by Satoru Iwata
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“Nintendo is a company of Kyoto craftsmen, and what we don't want to do is, if we know we can make something better, we don't want to leave that behind.”

Satoru Iwata

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Source Interview: Nintendo Direct, 2015

A craftsman's pride drives continual improvement, never abandoning better ideas.

In simple terms: Craftsmanship demands relentless betterment.

Key Takeaway

Never settle; keep improving.

Themes

craftsmanship innovation quality

Mood

respectful determined

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • product development
  • team leadership
  • quality control
  • creative problem solving

Key Concepts

continuous improvement design philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance perfection with practicality?
  • What processes ensure ideas aren’t abandoned?
A Different Perspective

Might overlook market constraints or resource limits.

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