Growth Is the Art of Letting Go
You must relinquish control to truly grow; every scale requires new capabilities
Brian Chesky
Co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, revolutionizing the short-term rental and travel industry globally.
All moments: Brian Chesky
- From Founder to Leader — Brian Chesky
I was in founder mode for so long, I forgot how to be a CEO—and that cost me more than anything
- Faith in Moments of Doubt — Brian Chesky
There were moments when no one believed in us; my belief in the idea was all I had
- Service Within Enterprise — Brian Chesky
My parents served people; I decided to serve through building a community of belonging
- Success Doesn't Bring Happiness — Brian Chesky
People think success will make them happy, but happiness must be the journey, not the destination
- Dreams Are Measured in Stars — Brian Chesky
If you're not striving for something impossible, you'll never create something great
- Travel Belongs to People, Not Platforms — Brian Chesky
AI should serve human connection, not replace it
Related moments
- Rebirth Through a Name — Bob Dylan
I changed my name because the old me died. Dylan is who I really am.
- Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable — Pharrell Williams
Comfort is very sneaky. It feels good, but to get the best out of yourself, you have to put yourself in positions where you're uncomfortable
- The Times They Are A-Changing — Bob Dylan
Change is the only constant. We all must change or die.
- Life Is What Happens — John Lennon
Life is what happens to you while you're making other plans.
- Story of Transformation — David Bowie
I went through so many experiences that I became multiple persons. It was necessary.
- It's Never Too Late to Change — Elton John
I feel grateful for my life. I made mistakes, but I faced them and corrected them.