Lucky Quote by Stewart Butterfield
“People think I'm smart because Flickr was successful. I'm lucky. Maybe I'm smart, too. But, I'm lucky.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: TechCrunch Disrupt, 2015
Success of a platform can be mistaken for personal intelligence, but luck plays a major role.
In simple terms: Success isn’t always due to intelligence.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge luck and stay humble.
Themes
success
humility
entrepreneurship
perception
Mood
thoughtful
humble
Type
motivational
reflective
When to use this quote
- startup growth
- personal branding
- career development
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
luck
skill attribution
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate skill from chance?
- What practices keep humility alive?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on luck may undermine effort.
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