“Trust your gut instinct over spreadsheets. There are too many variables in the real world that you simply can’t put into a spreadsheet. Spreadsheets spit out results from your inexact assumptions and give you a false sense of security. In most cases, your heart and gut are still your best guide.”
– Naveen Jain
“The real metric of success isn’t the size of your bank account. It’s the number of lives in whom you might be able to make a positive difference.”
– Naveen Jain
“Successful entrepreneurs find the balance between listening to their inner voice and staying persistent in driving for success – because sometimes success is waiting right across from the transitional bump that’s disguised as failure.”
– Naveen Jain
“In the business world today, failure is apparently not an option. We need to change this attitude toward failure – and celebrate the idea that only by falling on our collective business faces do we learn enough to succeed down the road.”
– Naveen Jain
“When you experience a failure as a leader, don’t hide it – talk about it. Your missed opportunity will encourage others to take risks.”
– Naveen Jain
“In the business world today, failure is apparently not an option. We need to change this attitude toward failure – and celebrate the idea that only by falling on our collective business faces do we learn enough to succeed down the road.”
– Naveen Jain
“Success doesn’t necessarily come from breakthrough innovation but from flawless execution. A great strategy alone won’t win a game or a battle the win comes from basic blocking and tackling.”
– Naveen Jain