Nolan Bushnell

Atari showed that young people could start big companies. Without that example it would have been harder for Jobs and Bill Gates, and people who came after them, to do what they did.

Nolan Bushnell

Being your own boss is much superior to working for the man. Including working for your father.

Nolan Bushnell

Creativity is every company’s first driver. It’s where everything starts, where energy and forward motion originate. Without that first charge of creativity, nothing else can take place.

Nolan Bushnell

Each new year take on a new project that is not in your comfort zone. It builds brain and will change your life.

Nolan Bushnell

Every day do something different. It will build your brain and keep you happy.

Nolan Bushnell

Every one who has taken a shower has had an idea. It’s the person who gets out of the shower, dries off and does something about it that makes a difference.

Nolan Bushnell

Everyone should get at least 20 minutes of vigorous exercise before school or mental work. No matter what your age or job. Perform better.

Nolan Bushnell

Franchises increase success probabilities. Go to a franchise show and use their model to raise money. Small investors like the lower risk.

Nolan Bushnell

Future unemployment will be caused by bad government, bad education and a failure of imagination.

Nolan Bushnell

I don’t feel 70. I am still looking out from 14-year-old eyes.

Nolan Bushnell