We are our choices. Build yourself a great story.
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Because, you know, resilience - if you think of it in terms of the Gold Rush, then you'd be pretty depressed right now because the last nugget of gold would be gone. But the good thing is, with innovation, there isn't a last nugget. Every new thing creates two new questions and two new opportunities.
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What this quote means
Resilience in innovation means discovering endless opportunities rather than being discouraged by perceived limits.
This quote by Jeff Bezos emphasizes the importance of resilience in the context of innovation. While the Gold Rush symbolizes the pursuit of a limited resource, Bezos argues that innovation is an ongoing process that continuously generates new questions and opportunities. Rather than feeling disheartened by perceived limits, one should embrace the endless possibilities that come with innovation, indicating that there is always something new to explore and create.
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ResilienceInnovationOpportunitiesQuestionsGold Rush
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In a motivational speech about entrepreneurship, you might quote Bezos to inspire innovation and persistence.
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