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Founding a company is hard. Most of it isn't smooth. You'll have to make very hard decisions. You have to fire a few people. Therefore, if you don't believe in your mission, giving up is easy. The majority of founders give up. But the best founders don't give up.
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What this quote means
Starting a company is challenging and requires commitment and tough decision-making.
This quote by Mark Zuckerberg emphasizes the difficulties faced by entrepreneurs in founding a company, highlighting that the path is often fraught with challenges, including hard decisions and the necessity of letting go of team members. It underlines the importance of having a strong belief in one's mission, as perseverance is what separates successful founders from those who abandon their efforts.
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FoundingCompanyChallengePerseveranceDecisionsMission
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During a motivational speech to aspiring entrepreneurs.
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