It's no secret that we were sticking just about every nickel we had on the chance that people would really be interested in something totally new and unique in the field of entertainment.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Disney admits betting heavily on the success of a unique entertainment concept.
- In plain terms
- They risked everything on creating something totally new in entertainment.
- What can you take from it?
- Innovation often requires high-risk investment.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is it right to take big risks?
- How do you validate new ideas?
Another view
High risk can lead to significant loss.
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