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Explore this next great frontier where the boundaries between work and higher purpose are merging into one, where doing good really is good for business.
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What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the integration of personal purpose with professional endeavors.
Richard Branson encourages individuals and businesses to explore a new horizon where work is not just a means of making money but also a way to achieve a higher purpose. He suggests that this convergence of doing good and doing business can lead to truly fulfilling and successful ventures.
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PurposeBusinessSuccessIntegrationGoodness
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a motivational speech for entrepreneurs focusing on social entrepreneurship.
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