Adam Neumann Quotes
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The '90s and early 2000s were the 'I' decade. iPhone, the iPod - everything was about me. Look where that got us? In a terrible recession.
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I served in the Israeli Navy, and it's not an easy thing.
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WeWork is my fifth venture. I failed in my first, second and third, had mediocre success in the fourth.
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Others think their American ways will work in other countries. That's not always accurate and can be disrespectful to the local culture.
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During Shabbat, I am completely cut off, there is no one to talk to, and I do not compromise about it.
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I would not have guessed how much I love being a father.
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As the world becomes a more digital place, we cannot forget about the human connection.
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I think all of us naturally want to be a part of a community... at home and at work.
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Do I think people who need a good opportunity become harder workers sometimes? Yes.
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If you really want to change the world, change kids when they're two.
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As a child who lived in a lot of places, one of the hardest things for me was to join a new community. It was hardest at the kibbutz, but that was also one of the most impressive communities.
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Happiness comes from within.
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If your business is the right business, then money will never be an issue.
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The one thing we learned about community - you can't force community.
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WeWork is a platform that is powered by technology. Our members are running their entire experience with WeWork through the app.
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I met with my spiritual teacher and went to a therapist. I realized that if I came from a positive place, not only will everyone feel better and I will feel happier, but the company will work better.
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If you are open-minded and you let the universe come in, you never know where things might go.
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When I came to the U.S., I tried to take shortcuts to make money - but everything crashed.
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Life is about being present. Sometimes your home will demand more attention, and you should be there. Sometimes your work is more demanding. But the beautiful thing when you create your life's work is that it always feels like you're on a mission.
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If it's servicing a real need, that doesn't go away in a recession. If you're serving a true need, and if you have a loyal group of customers that are falling... As the world goes through a tough time, these customers will stay with you.
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I believe that doing the right thing will not only create the best culture and the best product, but you'll also make the most money - even if you're making decisions that lose you money in the short term.
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WeWork has always believed that we are better together, and a large part of that is learning from others through meaningful connections and experiences.
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I happen to love buildings, and my passion is bringing people together.
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One of the difficult things in a high-growth company is that, even with the best intentions, the company moves so fast, and growth happens so regularly. When you move at that rate, you have to be willing to change, and you have to be willing to take advice.