My number one piece of advice is: you should learn how to program.
Mark ZuckerbergRead
My goal was never to just create a company. A lot of people misinterpret that, as if I don't care about revenue or profit or any of those things. But what not being just a company means to me is not being just that - building something that actually makes a really big change in the world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Zuckerberg emphasizes the importance of creating impactful solutions rather than merely focusing on profit.
In this quote, Mark Zuckerberg expresses his intention behind building a company. He clarifies that his aim transcends financial success; instead, he seeks to create a transformative entity that contributes positively to society and instigates significant change in the world.
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ChangeImpactCompanyRevenueTransform
In practice
Example use cases
During a keynote speech to inspire young entrepreneurs.
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