Adequate Quote by Walter Isaacson
“What are the five products you want to focus on? Get rid of the rest, because they’re dragging you down. They’re turning you into Microsoft. They’re causing you to turn out products that are adequate but not great.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Business Leaders Podcast, 2021
Focus on a few core products; eliminate distractions that dilute excellence.
In simple terms: Prioritize core products, drop the rest.
Streamline to achieve greatness.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- startup product planning
- corporate portfolio review
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Which products truly drive your mission?
- How can you let go of underperforming offerings?