I believe you have to
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I believe you have to be willing to be misunderstood
if you’re going to innovate.
”
Meaning
This quote means innovation requires tolerating being misunderstood until results prove the approach.
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Jeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos is an American entrepreneur and founder of Amazon, widely recognized for his innovation in e-commerce and space exploration. His quotes often reflect entrepreneurship, risk-taking, and long-term vision. Bezos inspires business leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs to pursue bold ideas, embrace experimentation, and scale ventures with persistence and strategy.
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