Peter Diamandis is a Greek–American engineer, physician, and entrepreneur best known for being the founder and chairman of the X Prize Foundation, the co-founder and executive chairman of Singularity University and the co-author of the New York Times bestsellers Abundance: The Future Is Better Than You Think and BOLD: How to Go Big, Create Wealth, and Impact the World. May his quotes inspire you to dream big and voyage into the unknown.
“Your mission is to find a product or service that can positively impact the lives of 1 billion people because that’s the game we’re playing today.” Peter Diamandis
“The day before something is a breakthrough, it’s a crazy idea.” Peter Diamandis
“The best way to become a billionaire is to help a billion people.” Peter Diamandis
“Prizes change the public perception about an issue. The more prize money, the more the issue is seen as important by the public.” Peter Diamandis
“Space is an inspirational concept that allows you to dream big.” Peter Diamandis
“Companies have too many experts who block innovation. True innovation comes from perpendicular thinking.” Peter Diamandis
“Breakthrough products disrupt current lines of businesses.” Peter Diamandis
“Super-ambitious goals tend to be unifying and energizing to people, but only if they believe there’s a chance of success.” Peter Diamandis
“I think people are dreaming big because they have the tools to dream big. I hope that people are dreaming big because it makes them feel good about their lives.” Peter Diamandis
“If the risk is fully aligned with your purpose and mission, then it’s worth considering.” Peter Diamandis
“It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer.” Peter Diamandis
“What is grit? Grit is refusing to give up. It’s persistence. It’s making your own luck.” Peter Diamandis
“I’m extraordinarily passionate.” Peter Diamandis
“Research shows that the wealthier, more educated, and healthier a nation, the less violence and civil unrest among its populace, and the less likely that unrest will spread across its borders.” Peter Diamandis
“This is where innovation begins.” Peter Diamandis
“Creating abundance is not about creating a life of luxury for everybody on this planet; it’s about creating a life of possibility.” Peter Diamandis
“the first trillionaire can be made in space.” Peter Diamandis
“The world’s biggest problems are the world’s biggest market opportunities. And that’s a huge thing. Solve hunger, literacy and energy problems, get the gratitude of the world and become a billionaire in the process.” Peter Diamandis
“My feeling is that if you can make a big impact on the global literacy problem, you can uplift a big portion of society.” Peter Diamandis
“How do I solve that problem.” Peter Diamandis
“Without risks, there can’t be breakthroughs.” Peter Diamandis
“Learning how to understand how technology evolves, using tools like a technology roadmap, is what you need more than anything to ride on top of the tsunami instead of being crushed by it.” Peter Diamandis
“As education becomes dematerialized, demonetized and democratized, every man, woman, and child on the planet will be able to reap the benefits of knowledge. We’re rapidly heading toward a world of education abundance.” Peter Diamandis
“I think we’re heading towards a world of what I call ‘technological socialism.’ Where technology – not the government or the state – will begin to take care of us. Technology will provide our healthcare for free. The best education in the world – for free.” Peter Diamandis
“Nothing matters more than your health. Healthy living is priceless. What millionaire wouldn’t pay dearly for an extra 10 or 20 years of healthy aging?” Peter Diamandis
“I view risk-aversion as crippling America in many ways.” Peter Diamandis
“Passion gets an entrepreneur through the startup days and the enormous efforts it takes to build a business.” Peter Diamandis
“Your mindset matters. It affects everything – from the business and investment decisions you make, to the way you raise your children, to your stress levels and overall well-being.” Peter Diamandis
“Have an open mind – allow different ideas into your way of thinking.” Peter Diamandis
“Lots of people dream big and talk about big bold ideas but never do anything. I judge people by what they’ve done. The ratio of something to nothing is infinite. So just do something.” Peter Diamandis
“If you give people unlimited time and money, they’ll do things the same old way. But if they have to achieve the goal in a brief time, they’ll either give up or try something new.” Peter Diamandis
“Never tolerate a toxic person.” Peter Diamandis
“It’s never been easier to share your ideas and passions with the world.” Peter Diamandis
“I think that we’re living in a time where there are trillion-dollar opportunities that never existed before.” Peter Diamandis
“We are moving toward incredible times where the only constant is change, and the rate of change is increasing.” Peter Diamandis
“All over the world, we’re seeing access to food, clean water, education and healthcare improve; as a result, global innovation is rising as well.” Peter Diamandis
“The goal of my work is to help assure people that we can create a world of abundance in which we meet the basic needs of every man, woman, and child.” Peter Diamandis
“Make it clear up front what the aim of the company is. Stay true to your authentic vision.” Peter Diamandis
“The truest drive comes from doing what you love.” Peter Diamandis
“The best way to predict the future is to create it yourself.” Peter Diamandis
