Hiroshi Mikitani

E-commerce Founder Japanese Born 1965 (age 61)

Founded Rakuten and revolutionized Japanese e-commerce business.

373 quotes

"The best way to predict the future is to understand the present deeply and act on it."
Wisdom
"Fear of failure is the biggest barrier between dreams and reality. Overcome it."
Fear
"Leadership in the modern age means being comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity."
Leadership
"Every great achievement starts with someone deciding that the impossible was just 'not done yet.'"
Courage
"I have found that those who help others succeed are themselves more likely to succeed."
Kindness
"The digital economy rewards those who think bigger and act faster."
Work
"True success is when your work no longer feels like work because you love what you do."
Happiness
"I believe in the power of collective intelligence. Together, we are smarter than any individual."
Knowledge
"Change management is not about forcing change; it is about creating the conditions for change to happen naturally."
Change
"The most valuable lesson I've learned is that persistence matters more than perfection."
Perseverance
"In this connected world, your network becomes your net worth."
Relationships
"I am convinced that the future belongs to those who can see what others cannot yet see."
"Success is sweeter when shared. The best achievements involve others."
Success
"The internet is the great equalizer. It gives everyone a platform to share their gift."
Technology
"I have always believed that taking care of your employees is the best business strategy."
Work
"Wisdom is knowing that you don't have all the answers and being willing to learn from anyone."
Wisdom
"The most powerful force in business is not money or strategy; it is belief."
Faith
"I believe that failure should be celebrated as much as success because both teach us."
"In a world of constant change, adaptability is the ultimate competitive advantage."
Change
"The companies that matter most are those that put purpose before profit."
Work
"I have learned that patience is not about waiting passively; it is about preparing while you wait."
Patience
"Great ideas are not rare. What is rare is the courage to execute them."
Creativity
"The digital revolution has shown us that anyone can be an entrepreneur if they have passion and perseverance."
Technology
"Leadership is about empowering others to become their best selves."
Leadership
"I believe that gratitude is the secret ingredient that transforms ordinary success into extraordinary fulfillment."
Gratitude
"The future is built by those who ask better questions, not those who have all the answers."
Wisdom
"In business and life, your character is your destiny. Invest in it daily."
"I have found that the most resilient people are those who can laugh at themselves."
Humor
"The power of vision is that it gives people a reason to work beyond just earning a paycheck."
Motivation
"Every person you meet is carrying experiences and wisdom you can learn from."
Kindness