Good is the enemy of great.. The vast majority of good companies remain just that - good, but not great.
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Entrepreneurs constantly confuse what they do with who they are. We're all certainly responsible for what we do, but failing doesn't make us bad people and succeeding doesn't make us omniscient.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the distinction between one's identity and their achievements or failures as an entrepreneur.
Howard A. Tullman's quote emphasizes that entrepreneurs often conflate their actions and outcomes with their personal worth. While we are accountable for our decisions and results, our successes or failures do not define us as individuals; we should separate our personal identity from the business endeavors we pursue.
Themes
EntrepreneurshipSuccessFailureIdentityResponsibility
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational seminar for young entrepreneurs, this quote can be used to emphasize the importance of self-worth beyond professional outcomes.
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