Every two days now we create as much information as we did from the dawn of civilization up until 2003. 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 spacemomentspeople Show us 14 photos of yourself and we can identify who you are. Eric Schmidt photos-of-yourselfprivacyshows 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 surveillancejudgementyears 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 inspirationsuccessopportunity Do not be afraid to fail, but also, do not be afraid to succeed. Eric Schmidt afraid-to-failsucceedfailing If you have a child, you'll notice they have two states: asleep or online. Eric Schmidt onlinetwochildren You have to fight for your privacy or you lose it. Eric Schmidt losesprivacyfighting 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 smarteyeleadership 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 googlepeoplethinking Just remember when you post something, the computers remember forever. Eric Schmidt computerforeverremember 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 differencesinspirationalmean 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 teachingopportunityteacher In a networked world, trust is the most important currency. Eric Schmidt currencyimportantworld I still believe that sitting down and reading a book is the best way to really learn something. Eric Schmidt readingbelievebook 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 jobsmeancountry 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-areprivacythinking 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 googlewantfirsts The average American doesnt realize how much of the laws are written by lobbyists. Eric Schmidt lobbyistslawaverage A mind set in its ways is wasted. Don't do it. Eric Schmidt perceptionmindway 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 playsportswatches
