We’re just going to keep executing on what we believe.” “I think, with any new product that’s difficult to understand, there are always lots of questions and criticism. Creating a representation of yourself for the internet stopped making sense when we were all on phones and connected everywhere.” “The intent to preserve and capture something is very different from the urge to share, but they had become intertwined. “Somewhere along the way, when we were building social media products, we forgot the reason we like to communicate with our friends is because it’s fun.” “It would be better for everyone if we deleted everything by default and saved the things that are important to us.” Find something you aren’t willing to sell.” “I think the big issue with advertising over the next decade or so, frankly, is going to be education.” “It’s not about working harder, it’s about working the system.” But the things that make us human are those times we listen to the whispers of our soul and allow ourselves to be pulled in another direction.” We want to be accepted by our peers, we want to be a part of the group. “Conforming happens so naturally that we can forget how powerful it is. I beg you to remember that it is not possible at this time or any time to know the end results of our efforts.” “On perseverance: in times of despair, you may believe the cynic who tells you that one person cannot make a difference – and there are times it may be hard to see your own impact. “When we face uncertainty, we encourage everyone to press forward and believe in the values of the product.” “Someone will always have an opinion about you. “Everyone is born very, very, very creative, but at some point it can be scary to try to do something new, that feels different.”

“I think everyone is born creative but it can be suppressed by fear.” Evan Spiegel quotes: Sir Snapchat on creativity, tech, money, ‘n’ more.

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