12 Quotes From Google's Larry Page on Drive, Success, Creativity and Hard Work To get you inspired, here are some wise words from the Google co-founder.
By Rose Leadem
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Looking for a little inspiration? Look no further than Google's Larry Page, one of the most successful entrepreneurs of all-time.
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Now the CEO of Google's parent company, Alphabet, Page is the brains behind today's most-used search engine (along with Sergey Brin, of course). On top of his incredible knowledge and ingenuity, Page is a forward-thinking, fierce visionary. By dreaming big, working hard and taking risks, Page is a perfect role model for any aspiring entrepreneur -- and he can also teach you a thing or two about running a successful business.
Check out these 12 Larry Page quotes on motivation, leadership, failure and more.
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On motivation
"If you're changing the world, you're working on important things, you're excited to get up in the morning." -- Larry Page
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On leadership
"My job as a leader is to make sure everybody in the company has great opportunities, and that they feel they're having a meaningful impact." -- Larry Page
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On hard work
"What is the one sentence summary of how you change the world? Always work hard on something uncomfortably exciting!" -- Larry Page
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On the future
"Lots of companies don't succeed over time. What do they fundamentally do wrong? They usually miss the future. I try to focus on that: What is the future really going to be?"
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On dreams
"You never lose a dream, it just incubates as a hobby." -- Larry Page
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On risk
"If you're not doing some things that are crazy, then you're doing the wrong things." -- Larry Page
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On success
"You're probably on the right track if you feel like a sidewalk worm during a rainstorm." -- Larry Page
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On getting started
"It is often easier to make progress on mega-ambitious dreams. Since no one else is crazy enough to do it, you have little competition." -- Larry Page
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On opportunity
"When a really great dream shows up, grab it!" -- Larry Page
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On challenges
"The best people want to work the big challenges." -- Larry Page
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On empowerment
"It seems like the world is crumbling out there, but it is actually a really great time in your life to get a little crazy, follow your curiosity and be ambitious about it." -- Larry Page
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On mindset
"Have a healthy disregard for the impossible and actually build new solutions." -- Larry Page