Amount Quote by William Gurstelle
“I spend a fair amount of time just thinking about whether something is feasible or not, and if it is feasible, whether it's really worth doing.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Popular Mechanics, “Feasibility and Worth”, 2021
He evaluates ideas by first checking if they can be done, then whether they merit effort, balancing practicality and value.
In simple terms: Check feasibility, then worth.
Key Takeaway
Assess practicality before investing effort.
Themes
critical thinking
decision‑making
prioritization
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- product design
- entrepreneurship
- research planning
- budget allocation
Key Concepts
engineering
risk analysis
value assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria define “worth” for you?
- When should you pursue a risky but high‑impact idea?
A Different Perspective
Focusing too much on feasibility can stifle innovative risk‑taking.
