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“I have a very big phone book and a very long reach around the world. And I think - I don't think, I know - that 95 percent of the people who I know who weren't born into success who have become successful and done things that are different and made a lot of money and had a lot of excitement in…” quote by Jerry Weintraub
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“I have a very big phone book and a very long reach around the world. And I think - I don't think, I know - that 95 percent of the people who I know who weren't born into success who have become successful and done things that are different and made a lot of money and had a lot of excitement in their life are people who never hear the word 'no.'”

Jerry Weintraub

About This Quote

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

Success often comes to those who never hear “no,” persisting despite obstacles.

In simple terms: Never hearing “no” fuels success.

Key Takeaway

Persist despite rejection.

Themes

success persistence mindset

Mood

optimistic determined

Type

inspirational pragmatic

When to use this quote

  • entrepreneurship
  • sales
  • career growth
  • personal development

Key Concepts

resilience networking opportunity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you handle rejection?
  • What strategies keep you motivated?
A Different Perspective

Ignoring realistic limits can be risky.

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