It's incredible. Nine? Wow. I just remember winning my first one, getting the medal and the plate, the pin with the diamond for first place. My ninth title, I have no answer for that because I never thought it would be possible.
Michelle KwanRead
One of the myths you see in entrepreneurship is that people have this dream one night, wake up the next morning, and start building it. It's actually much more of an iterative process.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Entrepreneurship is a gradual and iterative journey, not an overnight success.
This quote highlights the common misconception that successful entrepreneurs suddenly have a brilliant idea and immediately set out to realize it. In reality, the process of building a business involves continuous iterations, adjustments, and learning from failures, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and adaptation in the entrepreneurial journey.
Themes
EntrepreneurshipProcessSuccessIterativeDream
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech for aspiring entrepreneurs, you might say, 'Remember, it's an iterative process, just like John Collison mentioned.'
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