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“We fool ourselves into thinking that the spreadsheets that capture our financial projections are something different than what they are.” quote by Scott D. Anthony
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“We fool ourselves into thinking that the spreadsheets that capture our financial projections are something different than what they are.”

Scott D. Anthony

About This Quote

Source Book: “The Innovator’s Method”, 2013

Financial models are just tools, not reality; they can mislead if treated as absolute truth.

In simple terms: Spreadsheets are approximations, not facts.

Key Takeaway

Treat projections as guides, not guarantees.

Themes

business finance decision‑making

Mood

analytical cautious

Type

pragmatic educational

When to use this quote

  • budget planning
  • startup fundraising
  • strategic forecasting
  • risk assessment

Key Concepts

modeling uncertainty bias

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you validate your financial assumptions?
  • What checks prevent model overconfidence?
A Different Perspective

Overreliance can cause blind spots and poor choices.

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