If a company is profitable, the founder is in control. If it's not, investors are in control.
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Starting a business is like riding a wave between life and death. If you can hang on long enough, you're bound to succeed
Interpretation
What this quote means
Starting a business is a risky endeavor that requires perseverance, but success will come to those who persist.
This quote emphasizes the precarious nature of entrepreneurship, likening it to riding a wave that can lead to either failure or success. The metaphor suggests that while the journey is fraught with potential dangers, those who are able to endure and maintain their grip amid the challenges are likely to achieve their goals.
Themes
BusinessSuccessPerseveranceEntrepreneurshipRisk
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about entrepreneurship.
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