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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Being an entrepreneur is simply going from one mistake to the next. You must have the fortitude to continue on.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Entrepreneurship involves facing challenges and mistakes, but persistence is key.
This quote emphasizes that the journey of an entrepreneur is filled with challenges and setbacks. It suggests that rather than being deterred by mistakes, a successful entrepreneur must possess the resilience and determination to keep moving forward despite the obstacles they encounter.
Themes
EntrepreneurshipMistakesPersistenceSuccessFortitude
In practice
Example use cases
A motivational speech for business students.
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