“The developing world can just do things that are extensive or horizontal, that basically copy. The developed world needs to do things that are intensive or vertical, where we take our civilization to the next level.” WorldNeedsNextLevelsCivilizationDevelopingCopiesNext LevelVerticalHorizontal Author:Peter Thiel
“In the U.S., we fundamentally need to do new things, which I think is harder for the government to do. And moreover, it is not something our government actually is inclined to particularly do.” ThinkingNeedsGovernmentHarderNew Things Author:Peter Thiel
“Education needs to be rethought. Education does not just happen in college, but it also happens in developing skills which will enable people to contribute to our society as a whole.” PeopleNeedsDoeWholeHappensCollegeSkillsDevelopingOur Society Author:Peter Thiel
“There are quite a lot of people who think my aspirations are not possible. That's a good thing. We don't need to really worry about these people very much, because since they don't think it's possible they won't take us very seriously- and they will not actually try to stop us until it's too late.” PeopleThinkingNeedsTryingWorryLateGood ThingsAspirationToo Late Author:Peter Thiel
“We cannot take for granted that the future will be better, and that means we need to work to create it today.” NeedsMeanTodayGranted Book:Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future Source: Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future
“We need more pessimism that the future might be a lot worse, and we need more optimism that the future might be better.” NeedsMightOptimismPessimism Author:Peter Thiel
“You'll attract the employees you need if you can explain why your mission is compelling: not why it's important in general, but why you're doing something important that no one else is going to get done.” IfsNeedsImportantDoneLeadershipMissionsEmployeeEngagementCompelling Book:Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future Source: Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future
