I have seen girls tackle every single big problem from cancer to lead poisoning to climate change to homelessness to bullying in schools. There is literally no problem that we can't solve.
Reshma SaujaniRead
Part of the success of Girls Who Code is that I am a hustler. When people ask what my biggest strength is, it's that I'm shameless. I will ask people for help even when I don't know them.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Success requires determination and the willingness to seek help from others.
In this quote, Reshma Saujani emphasizes that her success with Girls Who Code stems from her relentless drive and her ability to reach out for assistance without hesitation. This approach not only reflects her tenacity but also highlights the importance of community and collaboration in achieving goals.
Themes
SuccessHustlerHelpDetermination
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about entrepreneurship, one can use this quote to encourage others to ask for help.
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All quotes →All that time I spent chasing Yale was time I could have been using to actually make a difference in the world. Bravery, not perfection, was the key that unlocked all the doors I've walked through since.
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I don't feel like I've achieved what I wanted to achieve yet, even though every day I get an email from another girl who tells me the difference that Girls Who Code has made in her life. I'm not done yet.
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