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Explore this next great frontier where the boundaries between work and higher purpose are merging into one, where doing good really is good for business.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the integration of personal purpose with professional endeavors.
Richard Branson encourages individuals and businesses to explore a new horizon where work is not just a means of making money but also a way to achieve a higher purpose. He suggests that this convergence of doing good and doing business can lead to truly fulfilling and successful ventures.
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PurposeBusinessSuccessIntegrationGoodness
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a motivational speech for entrepreneurs focusing on social entrepreneurship.
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