A lot of the Google inventions came from engineers just screwing around with ideas. And then management would see them, and we'd say, 'Boy, that's interesting. Let's add some more engineers.' Eric Schmidt More Quotes by Eric Schmidt More Quotes From Eric Schmidt The characteristic of great innovators and great companies is they see a space that others do not. They don't just listen to what people tell them; they actually invent something new, something that you didn't know you needed, but the moment you see it, you say, 'I must have it.' Eric Schmidt space moments people Show us 14 photos of yourself and we can identify who you are. Eric Schmidt photos-of-yourself privacy shows There's been spying for years, there's been surveillance for years, and so forth, I'm not going to pass judgement on that, it's the nature of our society. Eric Schmidt surveillance judgement years Success is really about being ready for the good opportunities that come before you. It's not to have a detailed plan of everything that you're going to do. You can't plan innovation or inspiration, but you can be ready for it, and when you see it, you can jump on it. Eric Schmidt inspiration success opportunity Do not be afraid to fail, but also, do not be afraid to succeed. Eric Schmidt afraid-to-fail succeed failing If you have a child, you'll notice they have two states: asleep or online. Eric Schmidt online two children You have to fight for your privacy or you lose it. Eric Schmidt loses privacy fighting For those who say you're thinking too big... be smart enough not to listen. For those who say the odds are too small ... be dumb enough to give it a shot. And for those who ask, how can you do that?... look them in the eyes and say, I'll figure it out. Eric Schmidt smart eye leadership I actually think most people don't want Google to answer their questions. They want Google to tell them what they should be doing next. Eric Schmidt google people thinking Just remember when you post something, the computers remember forever. Eric Schmidt computer forever remember Even if is a bit edgy, a bit out of your comfort zone, saying yes means that you will do something new, meet someone new, and make a difference in your life, and likely in others' lives as well... Yes is what keeps us all young. Yes is a tiny word that can do big things. Say it often. Eric Schmidt differences inspirational mean We have an opportunity for everyone in the world to have access to all the world's information. This has never before been possible. Why is ubiquitous information so profound? It's a tremendous equalizer. Information is power. Eric Schmidt teaching opportunity teacher In a networked world, trust is the most important currency. Eric Schmidt currency important world I still believe that sitting down and reading a book is the best way to really learn something. Eric Schmidt reading believe book Find a way to say yes to things. Say yes to invitations to a new country, say yes to meet new friends, say yes to learning a new language, picking up a new sport. Yes is how you get your first job, and your next job, and your spouse, and even your kids. Even if it's a bit edgy, a bit out of your comfort zone, saying yes means that you will do something new, meet someone new, and make a difference in your life. Yes lets you stand out in a crowd, be the optimist, to stay positive, be the one everyone comes to. Yes is what keeps us all young. Eric Schmidt jobs mean country We know where you are. We know where you've been. We can more or less know what you're thinking about. Eric Schmidt where-you-are privacy thinking If you have something that you don't want anyone to know, maybe you shouldn't be doing it in the first place. Eric Schmidt google want firsts The average American doesnt realize how much of the laws are written by lobbyists. Eric Schmidt lobbyists law average A mind set in its ways is wasted. Don't do it. Eric Schmidt perception mind way The coach doesn't have to play the sport as well as you do. They have to watch you and get you to be your best. Eric Schmidt play sports watches
