Starting a business is like jumping out of an airplane without a parachute. In mid air, the entrepreneur begins building a parachute and hopes it opens before hitting the ground.
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If you want to change who you are, begin by changing the size of your dream. Even if you are broke, it does not cost you anything to dream of being rich. Many poor people are poor because they have given up on dreaming.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Changing your dreams can lead to personal transformation. Even in difficult situations, dreaming big is free and essential for progress.
This quote by Robert Kiyosaki emphasizes the importance of dreams in shaping one's identity and future. It suggests that personal change starts with envisioning a larger dream, regardless of current circumstances. Many people remain in poverty not due to their circumstances alone but because they cease to aspire for greater things. The idea is that dreaming serves as the initial step towards realizing a better life, and that holding onto those dreams can inspire actions toward achieving them.
Themes
DreamChangeTransformationAspirationPovertyRichSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a motivational speech to encourage individuals who feel stuck in their financial situation.
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