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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More important than the HOW we achieve financial freedom, is the WHY. Find YOUR reasons why you want to be free and wealthy.
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What this quote means
Understanding your motivations for achieving financial freedom is more important than the methods used to achieve it.
In this quote, Robert Kiyosaki emphasizes that the motivation behind seeking financial freedom—your personal reasons and goals—holds greater importance than the specific strategies or methods you employ to achieve it. Knowing your 'why' provides direction and inspiration, giving purpose to the pursuit of wealth and financial independence.
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Financial FreedomMotivationWealthSuccessPersonal Reasons
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In a motivational speech about achieving personal goals.
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