Skip to content
quotesby

About this quote

What does it mean?
Disney emphasizes independence from external trends, focusing on unique vision rather than following competitors.
In plain terms
We do not copy other companies' methods or trends.
What can you take from it?
Stay true to your own style instead of following others.

Where it applies

  • business strategy
  • branding
  • creative direction

Putting it to work

  • Develop unique company culture
  • Avoid trend-chasing

Questions to consider

  • What defines your unique approach?
  • Are you following trends or setting them?

Another view

Ignoring all external trends might lead to missed opportunities.

More from Walt Disney

  1. I suppose my formula might be: dream, diversify and never miss an angle.

    Permalink to quote #4
  2. Well, my greatest reward, I think, is that I've been able to build this wonderful organization. I've been able to enjoy good health, and the way I feel today, …

    Permalink to quote #6
  3. To all who come to this happy place: Welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past, and here youth may savor the challenge and p…

    Permalink to quote #3

Related quotes

  1. If I'd asked people what they wanted, they would have asked for a better horse.

    Henry FordHenry Ford quote #31
  2. Good Eats was, if nothing else, original. I can't always say that it's good, but I do think it's original. And I think that's something that comes from one per…

    Alton BrownAlton Brown quote #110
  3. You know, whenever you do something new and original, people run to see it because it's different. Then, if it happens to be successful, the studios rush to im…

    Roman PolanskiRoman Polanski quote #4