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“Business is all about learning to balance the short-term, medium-term and long-term and I think it's when things are going well it covers up a lot of mistakes and bad decisions because you're growing so quickly.” quote by Tony Hsieh
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“Business is all about learning to balance the short-term, medium-term and long-term and I think it's when things are going well it covers up a lot of mistakes and bad decisions because you're growing so quickly.”

Tony Hsieh

About This Quote

Source Book: Delivering Happiness, 2010

Balancing short, medium, and long‑term goals is essential; rapid growth can hide errors.

In simple terms: Balance short, medium, long terms

Key Takeaway

Plan for all time horizons.

Themes

strategy growth balance

Mood

analytical pragmatic

Type

business leadership

When to use this quote

  • startup scaling
  • financial forecasting
  • product development

Key Concepts

business planning risk management

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you monitor long‑term health while scaling?
  • What metrics reveal hidden mistakes?
A Different Perspective

Rapid growth may amplify hidden flaws.

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