You don't hire for skills, you hire for attitude. You can always teach skills.
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If you're crazy enough to do what you love for a living, then you're bound to create a life that matters.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Pursuing your passion can lead to a meaningful and impactful life.
Herb Kelleher's quote emphasizes the importance of following one's passion and how doing what you love can lead to a fulfilling life. It suggests that embracing your craziness and dedication to your interests can ultimately result in a life that not only matters to you but also makes a difference to others.
Themes
PassionLifeSuccessMeaningCareer
In practice
Example use cases
In a graduation speech to inspire students in choosing their career paths.
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