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As a kid, I harbored this fantasy of starting a company. I…

“As a kid, I harbored this fantasy of starting a company. I looked at the entrepreneur column in Forbes. I looked at it every month and thought, 'I want to be that guy.'” quote by Jeremy Stoppelman
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“As a kid, I harbored this fantasy of starting a company. I looked at the entrepreneur column in Forbes. I looked at it every month and thought, 'I want to be that guy.'”

Jeremy Stoppelman

About This Quote

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

A child’s admiration for successful entrepreneurs can spark a lifelong ambition to create and lead a company.

In simple terms: Kids can be inspired by role models.

Key Takeaway

Seek mentors early.

Themes

ambition entrepreneurship role models

Mood

motivational pragmatic

Type

inspirational practical

When to use this quote

  • school projects
  • startup incubators
  • networking events

Key Concepts

inspiration career development goal setting

Questions to Reflect On

  • What steps can you take now toward that dream?
  • Who can you learn from today?
A Different Perspective

Dreams may clash with practical constraints.

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