Don't be on your deathbed someday, having squandered your one chance at life, full of regret because you pursued little distractions instead of big dreams.
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I realized why I need to start a new company. Not for the money. Not because I'm 'bored'. But because a company is a laboratory to try your ideas.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of entrepreneurship as a means to explore and test new ideas, rather than simply for financial gain.
Derek Sivers highlights that the motivation behind starting a new company goes beyond monetary benefits or a desire to alleviate boredom. Instead, he views a company as an experimental space, a laboratory where one can bring ideas to life and innovate. This perspective encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to focus on creativity and personal growth through their ventures.
Themes
EntrepreneurshipInnovationIdeasCompanyCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
During a business seminar discussing innovation, I shared this quote to inspire budding entrepreneurs.
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