Capture Quote by Scott D. Anthony
“We fool ourselves into thinking that the spreadsheets that capture our financial projections are something different than what they are.”
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.
Treat projections as guides, not guarantees.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- budget planning
- startup fundraising
- strategic forecasting
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you validate your financial assumptions?
- What checks prevent model overconfidence?
Overreliance can cause blind spots and poor choices.