Bets Quote by Tim Schafer
“What I learned at LucasArts was, you don't make your bets on ideas: ideas are cheap. You make your bets on people.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Game Developers Conference, Tim Schafer, 2015
Success depends more on the people you trust than on the ideas themselves.
In simple terms: People matter more than ideas.
Key Takeaway
Invest in talented teams.
Themes
leadership
team building
risk management
Mood
inspirational
pragmatic
Type
advice
business
When to use this quote
- startup hiring
- project management
- creative development
Key Concepts
human capital
trust
collaboration
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you evaluate talent versus concept?
- What criteria ensure a team’s reliability?
A Different Perspective
Ideas can be cheap and replaceable; people are scarce.
