By TOI Tech Desk
Publication Date: 2025-11-25 15:15:00
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman has shared a personal reflection on professional growth and a guiding principle that challenges the human instinct for security. Calling it one of the best career advice he has ever received, the DeepMind co-founder stated that if an opportunity is intimidating, it’s the right one. “Comfort is the enemy of learning. If an opportunity is a little intimidating and feels like a stretch – it’s probably the right opportunity,” he said in a post on X.
Mustafa prefers people with ‘Big Swings’ over ‘Safe Wins’
Suleyman recently shared his preference for a candidate he would like to hire. He announced his preference for ambitious risk-takers over cautious achievers. According to him, a flawless resume might not be as valuable as one dotted with ambitious failures.
“I’d rather hire someone that took some big swings and missed than someone who played it safe and nailed it,” Suleyman…