Peter Diamandis Quotes & Sayings

“Super-ambitious goals tend to be unifying and energizing to people; but only if they believe there's a chance of success.”

“Space is an inspirational concept that allows you to dream big.”

“I don't think the space station is innovative. Going to the moon was innovative because we had no idea how to do it.”

“If someone is always to blame, if every time something goes wrong someone has to be punished, people quickly stop taking risks. Without risks, there can't be breakthroughs.”

“Bad news sells because the amygdala is always looking for something to fear.”

“If the risk is fully aligned with your purpose and mission, then it's worth considering.”

“I get demoralized by organizations that start off with a mission and pull back when they find it's risky.”

“Companies have too many experts who block innovation. True innovation really comes from perpendicular thinking.”

“When I think about creating abundance, it's not about creating a life of luxury for everybody on this planet; it's about creating a life of possibility. It is about taking that which was scarce and making it abundant.”

“Everywhere, the rate of change is so fast that large U.S. companies are in constant danger of disruption. Not from competition in China or India, no. They're in danger of being made obsolete from two guys/gals in a garage in Silicon Valley, or anyone, anywhere, empowered by exponential technology, willing to risk it all, driven by their passion.”