Crackpots Quote by Shlomo Riskin
“When you're one step ahead of the crowd you're a genius. When you're two steps ahead, you're a crackpot.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public talk by Shlomo Riskin, 2015
Being slightly ahead is praised, but being far ahead may be seen as eccentric.
In simple terms: Being ahead can be praised or ridiculed.
Key Takeaway
Balance ambition with humility.
Themes
creativity
recognition
innovation
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- leadership
- entrepreneurship
- artistic creation
- scientific research
Key Concepts
ego
social perception
risk
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you gauge when to share bold ideas?
- When does society reward versus reject innovators?
A Different Perspective
Great ideas can be dismissed as madness.
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