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“We grew to our present size almost against ourselves. It was not a deliberately planned commercial venture in the sense that I sat down and said that we were going to make ourselves into a huge financial octopus. We evolved by necessity. We did not sit down and say to ourselves, 'How can we make a…” quote by Walt Disney
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“We grew to our present size almost against ourselves. It was not a deliberately planned commercial venture in the sense that I sat down and said that we were going to make ourselves into a huge financial octopus. We evolved by necessity. We did not sit down and say to ourselves, 'How can we make a big pile of dough?' It just happened.”

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About This Quote

Source Interview: The Walt Disney Company History, 1990

Growth occurred organically from necessity rather than deliberate profit planning.

In simple terms: We grew because we needed to, not because we planned to.

Key Takeaway

Embrace organic growth and adapt to needs.

Themes

growth necessity organic development business evolution

Mood

reflective analytical

Type

business historical

When to use this quote

  • startup scaling
  • product development
  • market expansion
  • resource allocation

Key Concepts

strategic adaptation market forces innovation mission-driven

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance organic growth with strategic planning?
  • What needs drive your current growth?
A Different Perspective

May overlook strategic planning and risk management.

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