Success ... seems to be connected with action. Successful men keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit.
Conrad HiltonRead
If you don't plan to dive in and dedicate all of your time to your startup, you probably shouldn't be looking for funding. It's hard enough asking for money when you believe in an idea; asking for money to fund something you're iffy about is ten times more strenuous.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Commitment is crucial for startup success and seeking funding.
This quote emphasizes the importance of being fully dedicated to your startup if you intend to seek funding. If you're not willing to invest your time and passion into your venture, it will be difficult to convince others to believe in it enough to invest their money, making the funding process even more challenging.
Themes
StartupFundingDedicationCommitmentSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
During a pitch meeting, when discussing your startup's potential.
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