Lee Iacocca Quotes

I've never understood why some people hesitate before diving into unfamiliar tasks or activities. I couldn't imagine wanting more instructions about anything.

If you feel like it's going to work, do it. If it doesn't, get out as quick as you can.

I'm the type of person that if I feel strongly about something and if I really want to do something, I'm just gonna do it. And if it works out, amazing, and it's like 'I told you so,' but if it doesn't work out, that's fine.

I don't know if there's a genetic marker for entrepreneurship. But if there is, it's most likely not a genius for planning. It's a propensity for action - and the ability to put failure behind you quickly. To stop being precious about your ideas.

Above all, try something

Adventures are to the adventurous.

The right man is the one who seizes the moment.

I'm not afraid to take a swing and miss.

I'm a curious person, and I always like to test new waters, and I've always jumped into the cold water and then started to think about how to swim.

Have the courage to act instead of react.

Decisiveness is a characteristic of high-performing men and women. Almost any decision is better than no decision at all.

I'd rather regret doing something than not doing something.

Jump into the middle of things, get your hands dirty, fall flat on your face, and then reach for the stars.

If I'm given an opportunity to do something, I do it. Or else I fool around with it.

The only man who never makes a mistake is the man who never does anything.

Whatever fortune brings, don't be afraid of doing things.

What I respect as far as in myself and in others is the spirit of just doing it. For better or worse, it may work and it may not, but I'm going to go for it. Ultimately I probably prefer to be respected for that than whether it works out or not, either winning or losing.

I'm not a big guy for research. You've got to take a risk.

The world is not looking for servants, there are plenty of these, but for masters, men who form their purposes and then carry them out, let the consequences be what they may.

There is a difference between bold leadership and nibbling around the edges.

Passivity is fatal to us.

Somebody has to try it.

I don’t care about risk, honestly. The riskiest thing to do is not to act. I would far rather try and fail than fail not trying.

I go where the action is.

You have to identify your shot and be 'Push your luck' ready for it.