Inspiration from Tony Fadell

"Either you’re growing or you’re done. There is no stasis" - Tony Fadell

Either you’re growing or you’re done. There is no stasis.
- Tony Fadell

While this quote can be seen as a bit brash, I love it. When I first read this in Build, on page six, I realized it describes how I live. I don’t feel like I have to be learning or moving forward somewhere like it’s a job or burden; I genuinely want to. Goals, no matter how big or small, can be life-changing. Fadell stresses the importance of learning and putting yourself out there. He says not to focus on the money or title but on the mission, the people, and the opportunity. (Fadell, 2022, p. 6)

References

Fadell, T. (2022, May 3) Build: An Unorthodox Guide to Making Things Worth Making. HarperCollins Publishers Inc.

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