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When I was 15, I left school to start a magazine, and it became a success because I wouldn't take no for an answer. I remember banging on James Baldwin's door to ask for an interview when he came to England. Then I got Jean-Paul Sartre's home phone number and asked him to contribute. If I'd been 30, he might have said no, but I was a 15-year-old with passion and he was charmed. Making money was always just a side product of having a good time and creating things nobody'd seen before.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Persistence and passion can lead to unexpected success, especially when we are youthful and bold.
In this quote, Richard Branson reflects on his early entrepreneurial experience at the age of 15, highlighting how his determination and youthful enthusiasm allowed him to achieve success against the odds. He emphasizes that his drive to create unique ventures was more important than financial gain, illustrating the value of creativity and passion in achieving one's goals.
Themes
SuccessPersistenceEntrepreneurshipPassionCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote to inspire young entrepreneurs at a school event.
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