Starting a business is like jumping out of an airplane without a parachute. In mid air, the entrepreneur begins building a parachute and hopes it opens before hitting the ground.
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Don't invest in what you don't know. Learn first then invest.
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What this quote means
Investing requires knowledge; understand what you're investing in before committing funds.
This quote by Robert Kiyosaki emphasizes the importance of acquiring knowledge and understanding before making financial investments. It suggests that without a proper understanding of an investment's fundamentals, one risks losing their money and failing to achieve financial growth.
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InvestmentKnowledgeLearningFinanceBusiness
In practice
Example use cases
A financial advisor may use this quote to educate clients about the importance of research before investing.
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