Most entrepreneurs are merely technicians with an entrepreneurial seizure. Most entrepreneurs fail because you are working IN your business rather than ON your business.
Michael GerberRead
I've said it for four decades - work 'on' your business, not just 'in' your business!
Interpretation
What this quote means
Focus on building and strategizing your business rather than just managing daily tasks.
This quote emphasizes the importance of taking a step back from the daily operations and instead concentrating on the growth and development of your business. It suggests that business owners should spend time on strategic planning and overall vision rather than becoming overly engrossed in routine tasks that are less impactful in the long run.
Themes
BusinessStrategyGrowthOperationsEntrepreneurship
In practice
Example use cases
During a business seminar, I quoted Gerber to emphasize the importance of strategic planning.
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