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“I find the strongest predictor of people who do well at Shopify is whether they see opportunity as something to compete for, or do they see opportunity as essentially everywhere and unlimited? It's a rough proxy for pessimism and optimism.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview with Tobias Lutke, Shopify CEO, 2022
Seeing opportunity as limitless reflects optimism, while viewing it as scarce signals pessimism; this mindset predicts performance at Shopify.
In simple terms: Optimism about opportunities predicts success.
Key Takeaway
Adopt an abundant mindset.
Themes
mindset
optimism
performance
opportunity
leadership
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
motivational
leadership
When to use this quote
- career development
- business strategy
- team building
- personal development
Key Concepts
psychology
growth mindset
prediction
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance optimism with realistic assessment?
- What signs indicate a shift from scarcity to abundance?
A Different Perspective
Optimism may overlook realistic constraints.
