by Ray Keating
Commentary
DisneyBizJournal.com
December 5, 2023
Walt Disney was born on this day – December 5 – in the year of 1901. Seemingly countless reasons exist to appreciate Walt even 122 years after his birth, as well as nearly 57 years after his death.
Among the many reasons that I admire Walt Disney is the fact that he was one of the great entrepreneurs of the 20th century. Just consider what he accomplished as a leader and innovator in areas like animation, storytelling, motion pictures, television, theme parks, building a business, managing creative individuals, and family entertainment in general.
So, in honor of Walt’s birthday, here are ten of my favorite quotes from Walt Disney that relate to entrepreneurship, innovation, career, and managing yourself and others.
1. “I always like to look on the optimistic side of life, but I am realistic enough to know that life is a complex matter.” - Walt Disney
2. “Besides, you don’t work for a dollar - you work to create and have fun.” – Walt Disney
3. “Everyone needs deadlines. If we didn’t have deadlines, we’d stagnate.” – Walt Disney
4. “My business has been a thrilling adventure, an unending voyage of discovery and exploration in the realms of color, sound, and motion.” – Walt Disney
5. “You can dream, create, design, and build the most wonderful place in the world. But it requires people to make the dream a reality.” – Walt Disney
6. “I think if there’s any part I’ve played, the vital part is coordinating these talents, and encouraging these talents, and carrying them down a certain line. It’s like pulling together a big orchestra. They’re all individually very talented. But they all need to be pulled together, and that’s my job.” – Walt Disney
7. “When they come here, they’re coming because of an integrity that we’ve established over the years. And they drive hundreds of miles. I feel a responsibility to the public.” – Walt Disney
8. “When you can’t get a job, you start your own business.” – Walt Disney
9. “A man should never neglect his family for business.” – Walt Disney
10. “The inclination in my life – the motto you might call it – has been to do things and make things which will give pleasure to people in new and amusing ways. By doing that I please and satisfy myself.” – Walt Disney
Indeed, there are so many bits of wisdom that Walt Disney passed on for others to learn from and be inspired by, but these rank among my favorites.
Happy Birthday, Walt, and thanks!
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Ray Keating is the editor, publisher and economist for DisneyBizJournal.com; and author of the Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries, the Alliance of Saint Michael novels, and assorted nonfiction books. Have Ray Keating speak your group, business, school, church, or organization. Email him at raykeating@keatingreports.com.
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