Sam Walton was the founder of the world’s largest retail chains, Walmart and Sam’s Club. Beyond being a successful businessman, he was also known for his positive attitude and insightful philosophy about business and life. Let’s consider 20 of the most popular quotes said by him.
Sam Walton’s Inspiring Quotes
- “Outstanding leaders go out of their way to boost the self-esteem of their personnel. If people believe in themselves, it’s amazing what they can accomplish.”
- “There is only one boss. The customer. And he can fire everybody in the company from the chairman on down, simply by spending his money somewhere else.”
- “We’re all working together; that’s the secret.”
- “High expectations are the key to everything.”
- “The way management treats associates is exactly how the associates will treat the customers.”
- “Celebrate your successes. Find some humor in your failures.”
- “Capital isn’t scarce; vision is.”
- “Control your expenses better than your competition. This is where you can always find the competitive advantage.”
- “The goal as a company is to have customer service that is not just the best but legendary.”
- “If you love your work, you’ll be out there every day trying to do it the best you possibly can, and pretty soon everybody around will catch the enthusiasm.”
- “I have always been driven to buck the system, to innovate, to take things beyond where they’ve been.”
- “Keep everybody guessing as to what your next move is going to be.”
- “You can’t just keep doing what works one time, because everything around you is always changing. To succeed, you have to stay out in front of that change.”
- “It’s not what you drive, it’s what drives you.”
- “Most of us don’t invent ideas. We take the best ideas from someone else.”
- “If you aim high enough, you’ll never be bored.”
- “Focus on something the customer wants, and then deliver it.”
- “Swim upstream. Go the other way. Ignore the conventional wisdom.”
- “Nothing’s more fun than doing what people say you can’t do.”
- “When you’re ready to quit, you’re closer than you think.”
These quotes reflect Sam Walton’s unyielding passion towards his work, his consistent pursuit of innovation and his deep understanding of the rule that he laid down – the customer is king. They have served as inspiration for countless entrepreneurs and leaders across the world.