Ask me what makes a champion runner, and I will tell you it helps to have the great good sense to choose your parents carefully.
Sebastian CoeRead
One of our things is that money follows; it does not lead. So we want people that are fired up and passionate about their mission... and people that aren't so married to spreadsheets and thinking that kind of voodoo controls the future. Because it doesn't.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Pursuing passion and purpose is more important than focusing solely on financial gain.
Dan Gilbert emphasizes the importance of passion and enthusiasm in one's mission over a narrow focus on profit and financial metrics. He suggests that success follows when individuals are driven by their purpose rather than being constrained by spreadsheets and financial projections, which can be misleading and do not dictate the future.
Themes
PassionSuccessMoneyMissionLeadership
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational workshop emphasizing entrepreneurship, this quote can inspire participants to focus on their passions.
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