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“I also miss the support that I had of so many people. You know I'm a very Ma and Pa operation right now, and I was used to having everything working for me. It was a similar situation when I left Anne Klein and started Donna Karan. All of a sudden I was working in my apartment and it was, "Oh my…” quote by Donna Karan
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“I also miss the support that I had of so many people. You know I'm a very Ma and Pa operation right now, and I was used to having everything working for me. It was a similar situation when I left Anne Klein and started Donna Karan. All of a sudden I was working in my apartment and it was, "Oh my god, what am I doing?"”

Donna Karan

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Transitioning from a structured corporate role to entrepreneurship can feel disorienting, requiring self‑reliance and new routines.

In simple terms: Leaving a big job feels scary.

Key Takeaway

Build new habits and ask for help.

Themes

career change entrepreneurship self‑reliance adaptation

Mood

anxious motivated

Type

practical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • starting a business
  • freelance work
  • remote office setup
  • networking events

Key Concepts

growth mindset role transition

Questions to Reflect On

  • What routines can ground you now?
  • How can you recreate support networks?
A Different Perspective

Initial excitement may mask underlying insecurity.

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