Marc Andreessen on Learning Quotes

"You have to be a 'learn-it-all' rather than a 'know-it-all' to stay motivated in this industry."

"The most important skill for the 21st century is the ability to learn and adapt with excellence."

"Information is not knowledge. Prioritize deep understanding over shallow consumption."

"The most successful people are the ones who are constantly learning."

"The key to making great decisions is to have a diverse set of perspectives."

"Read. Read everything you can."

"The most important skill in the 21st century is the ability to learn how to learn."

"Passion is a byproduct of mastery. As you get better at something difficult, you become more passionate about it."

"The history of wealth is the history of better ideas replacing worse ones."

"Intelligence is not enough. You need the motivation to apply that intelligence to hard problems."

"True efficiency comes from doing things that don't scale until you find what does."

"Growth comes from the confidence to challenge your own assumptions."

"Intelligence is the ultimate engine of progress. Everything we value is a product of intelligence."

"Don't follow your passion. Your passion is likely to be something you’re not good at."

"The most important skill is the ability to learn."

"The most successful people are those who can synthesize information from many different fields to find a unique edge."

"Innovation is the process of taking risks and learning from failure."

"Data is a tool, not a replacement for judgment."

"My goal is not to be a contrarian. My goal is to be right."

"Prioritize learning over earning in your twenties."

"Curiosity is the fuel for discovery."

"You don't want to be the smartest person in the room."

"Strong views, loosely held."

"The best way to find your passion is to try a lot of things and see what sticks to you."

"Don’t ever take a job where you’re not learning something new."

"Capital is a tool, but the real asset is the human intelligence that directs it."

"The accumulation of capital is secondary to the accumulation of knowledge in the digital age."

"Read old books. The new ones haven't been tested by time."

"Product/market fit means being in a good market with a product that can satisfy that market."

"The best ideas come from the most unexpected places."

"The most efficient way to learn is to fail fast and pivot."

"We have a crisis of curiosity."

"The best way to plan for a career in a world of rapid change is to focus on skills, not job titles."