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“If you don't have a real stake in the new, then just surviving on the old - even if it is about efficiency - I don't think is a long-term game.” quote by Satya Nadella
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“If you don't have a real stake in the new, then just surviving on the old - even if it is about efficiency - I don't think is a long-term game.”

Satya Nadella

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Source Speech: Microsoft Build Key 2022, Satya Nadella, 2022

Relying only on old methods without personal investment leads to short‑term survival, not lasting success.

In simple terms: Old ways without personal stake are unsustainable.

Key Takeaway

Invest personally in new approaches.

Themes

innovation investment strategy

Mood

determined optimistic

Type

leadership strategic

When to use this quote

  • business transformation
  • career development
  • technology adoption
  • organizational change

Key Concepts

long‑term planning risk management

Questions to Reflect On

  • What personal stake can you create to drive adoption?
  • How do you balance efficiency with innovation?
A Different Perspective

If the new system is inefficient, personal stake may not justify change.

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