Masayoshi Son

"I am not afraid of competition. I am excited by it."

"Education must evolve as technology evolves. We need new thinking."

"Gratitude fuels success. Always acknowledge those who help you."

"The smartphone changed everything. It put the world in our hands."

"You must love what you do. Otherwise, you cannot excel."

"I dream in 30-year increments. That is how I see the world."

"Creativity comes from diversity. Bring together different minds and perspectives."

"The power of a single idea can reshape industries."

"I believe in taking care of people first. Profits follow naturally."

"The world needs optimists. Pessimists do not build anything."

"Speed matters in business. The first-mover advantage is real."

"I have learned more from failures than from successes."

"The future belongs to those who can imagine it vividly."

"Discipline and passion must work together. One without the other fails."

"I invest in people who have fire in their eyes."

"The internet age rewards the bold and punishes the timid."

"Family provides the foundation for everything else you do."

"I never give up. Persistence is my greatest strength."

"Innovation happens at the intersection of different fields."

"The most important resource is human capital. Everything else follows."

"I believe in the eventual triumph of good over evil in business."

"Time is the most precious commodity. Do not waste it."

"You must be able to see what others cannot see yet."

"The best strategy is to stay three steps ahead of your competition."

"I have always been comfortable taking unconventional paths."

"Health comes before wealth. Protect your wellbeing."

"The world is more connected than ever. Use that power wisely."

"I seek to understand the fundamental forces of change."

"Fear is natural. What matters is what you do despite the fear."

"Relationships built on trust are the strongest foundation for success."