I wanted to be a 150% entrepreneur and a 150% mom, and I found that I was having a very hard time doing both. I was about 75% and 75% - still better than 100%, but not what I was accustomed to at work.
Barbara CorcoranRead
I was well motivated. What I wanted to do was work for myself. I had twenty two jobs before I started my business at the age of twenty three and I didn't want one more boss telling me what to do. So I was motivated simply because I didn't want a boss.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a strong desire for independence and self-direction in one's work life.
Barbara Corcoran emphasizes the importance of motivation driven by personal freedom and the aversion to traditional boss-employee dynamics. Her journey through numerous jobs before starting her own business illustrates a proactive approach to achieving autonomy, suggesting that personal motivations can stem from a deep-seated desire to escape limitations imposed by others.
Themes
MotivationIndependenceBusinessFreedomSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could inspire aspiring entrepreneurs to pursue self-employment.
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