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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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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Happiness comes from within.
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If you really want to change the world, change kids when they're two.
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Do I think people who need a good opportunity become harder workers sometimes? Yes.
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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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WeWork is my fifth venture. I failed in my first, second and third, had mediocre success in the fourth.
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I would not have guessed how much I love being a father.
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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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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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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.
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If your business is the right business, then money will never be an issue.
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Mentorship plays such an important role in business - we know it's a must - and I believe schools should embrace it in a much fuller way.
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I happen to love buildings, and my passion is bringing people together.
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We always wanted to create a business that makes a difference in the world.
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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 never had a traditional mentor. I know people who have been successful with a mentor, but I've never understood why I should limit myself to the knowledge and expertise of one person.
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When I met my wife, I was focused on making money but failing miserably.
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New York is the new Silicon Valley.
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Before I started WeWork, I owned a baby clothing company based in Dumbo, Brooklyn.
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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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Be the guy that delivers the goods and consistently promise things that you can deliver. Even if you under-promise, it's better than over-promising and not delivering, because you don't get a lot of tries.
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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.