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I tried to build a company my father would have been proud…

“I tried to build a company my father would have been proud to work for, that he would have looked back on and said, 'That's the company that honoured me, even though I don't have an education'. I wanted to build a company that had a conscience.” quote by Howard Schultz
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“I tried to build a company my father would have been proud to work for, that he would have looked back on and said, 'That's the company that honoured me, even though I don't have an education'. I wanted to build a company that had a conscience.”

Howard Schultz

About This Quote

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

He wanted to create a business that would make his father proud despite lacking formal education, emphasizing conscience and legacy.

In simple terms: Build a proud, conscience‑driven company.

Key Takeaway

Focus on purpose over credentials.

Themes

legacy conscience family entrepreneurship

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • starting a family business
  • building a brand with ethical standards
  • seeking mentorship
  • overcoming educational gaps

Key Concepts

values purpose social responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you honor family values while innovating?
  • What purpose drives your work?
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